Dr. King's message in his Letters from Birmingham Jail show that- "Freedom must be demanded by the oppressed"
Some of our responses show connections to other subject areas:
Science- "We're biologically the same, the opportunities for everyone should be equal"
Social Studies- "Dred Scott wasn't recognized as a citizen, instead segregation continued"
Art and Inventions- "America would be very different without the differences of race and cultures"
What are your thoughts about these students’ connections?
What are your thoughts about the goal: Equality of Opportunity that Dr. King has sparked and continues to thrive in our modern society?
The play, The MLK Project showed an artistic representation in the struggle for freedom.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the actresses' portrayal of African American and other heroes in The Fight for Civil Rights. The actresses’ enthusiasm was contagious in speaking up for what's right. I loved her raps, rhymes, poems, and skits.
Through this play I learned about Emmett Till. I learned that the Montgomery Bus Boycott was a response to the tragedy of Emmett Till's death.
Here's a link with some more facts about Emmett Till's story.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/till/timeline/timeline2.html
What other historical figures do you remember who helped inspire the Civil Rights movement?