Remember the Titans
This head coach, played by Denzel Washington, leads T.C. Williams High through a turbulent season of integration.
Who is Coach Herman Boone?
his is the main right James Farmer was fighting for when he described “the heel of oppression.”
What is equality under the law?
This South Texas leader became the first Hispanic to serve on the Texas Supreme Court after earlier breaking barriers on the Court of Appeals.
Who is Raul Gonzalez, Jr.?
This 1964 law made it illegal to treat people differently based on race, religion, or where they were born.
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
This civic duty helps keep society orderly and peaceful by requiring citizens to obey rules and regulations.
What is following the law?
This initially stubborn team captain learns to trust Julius and becomes a true leader on and off the field.
Who is Gerry Bertier?
This 1963 speech by Martin Luther King Jr. called for equality and an end to racism and is one of the most famous speeches in U.S. history.
What is the “I Have a Dream” speech?
This political figure authored “The Politics of Diplomacy” and served multiple times as White House Chief of Staff under different presidents.
Who is James Baker?
These unfair practices prevented African Americans from voting before 1965, including literacy tests and poll taxes.
What are voting barriers (or discriminatory voting practices)?
This responsibility helps fund public services such as schools, roads, and emergency services.
What is paying taxes?
At 3 a.m., Coach Boone takes his team to this historic battlefield to teach them about unity and sacrifice.
What is Gettysburg?
James Farmer used this method, inspired by Gandhi, to fight for civil rights without using violence.
What is nonviolent protest (or nonviolence)?
This doctor and veteran founded the American GI Forum in 1948 and was known for balancing medicine, activism, and political influence.
Who is Hector P. Garcia?
This protest, started by Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat, helped inspire the Civil Rights Act.
What is the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
This duty requires citizens to help ensure that others receive a fair trial by listening to evidence in court.
What is serving on a jury?
This classic song by The Temptations plays during the team’s early morning run, symbolizing their growing unity.
What is “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”?
This major 1963 event in Washington, D.C. brought thousands of people together to demand jobs and freedom and is where MLK gave his famous speech.
What is the March on Washington?
This civil rights leader organized the first Freedom Ride in 1961 to challenge segregation in interstate travel.
Who is James Farmer?
This 1965 law ended literacy tests and protected the right to vote for African Americans.
What is the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
This civic responsibility involves keeping up with current events so voters can make informed decisions.
What is staying informed on public issues?
This long-haired California transfer quarterback earns the nickname “Sunshine” and helps lead the Titans’ offense with his calm demeanor.
Who is Ronnie Bass?
This organization, founded by James Farmer, led nonviolent protests like sit-ins and Freedom Rides.
What is CORE (Congress of Racial Equality)?
This minister wrote the “Letter from Birmingham Jail” and helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.?
This president signed both the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965) into law.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
This action involves giving time and effort without pay to help people in the community who are in need.
What is volunteering?