Out of the Shadows | Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, students view video clips from the film Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise covering the strengths and weaknesses of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, as well as the impact of the Black Power movement on civil rights. They also explore Martin Luther King, Jr.’s controversial trip to Chicago that exposed racism and institutional segregation in the North.

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Multiple days

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Project Based Lesson

Essential Question

How could historical events during the Civil Rights Movement and before help explain the continuing problems of race relations in the 21st century?

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Social Studies

Computer/Tablets with internet access

Contains Abusive Language , Violence

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USHC-8 The student will demonstrate an understanding of social, economic and political issues in contemporary America.
- In the recent past, political views in the United States have embraced both conservative and liberal perspectives. To make informed political decisions about contemporary issues, the student will utilize the knowledge and skills set forth in the follo...
  - USHC-8.1 Analyze the African American Civil Rights Movement, including initial strategies, landmark court cases and legislation, the roles of key civil rights advocates and the media, and the influence of the Civil Rights Movement on other groups seeki...

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Lesson Created By: PBS Media - Lesson extension by Lisa Ray and Lewis Huffman

Lesson Partners: PBS LearningMedia