8.5.CO Extender

Grade(s): 8

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2019

NAACP Today | Road Trip

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Lee Allyson Gailliard discusses the significance of the youth involvement in the NACCP. She elaborates on the remarkable advantage of participating in The Civil Rights Tour at The University of South...
Avery Institute | Road Trip

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Curtis J. Franks addresses the role the Avery Institute played in instilling leadership skills in African Americans and the transition from a private to public school. CREDIT: Project Discovery...
Sterling High vs. Greenville High | Road Trip

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Former students of both Greenville High and Sterling High talk about the legacy of the segregated schools before desegregation. Present day Greenville High still carries the legacy of both schools...
Robert A Brooks | Road Trip

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Robert A. Brooks talks about how principals and teachers influenced the civil rights movement. He explains how their involvement was greatly limited due to the threat of job loss.
Rev. James Hinton | Road Trip

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University of South Carolina student, Eli Peterson, gives a brief history of the life of Rev. James Hinton and his contributions to the Waverly Community which is adjacent to historic Benedict College...
Chief Justice Ernest A. Finney | Road Trip

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Chief Justice Ernest A. Finney gained respect as an exceptional civil rights advocate defending more than 6,000 people arrested for participating in some type of civil protest. He was appointed to the...
Failing Students | Road Trip

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Desiree Platt talks about her experiences with segregation. Native Americans were allowed to attend school only up to eighth grade.