Civil Rights – Past & Present
This movement began in 2013 after the death of Trayvon Martin and focuses on racial justice and police accountability.
What is Black Lives Matter?
This term describes citizens participating in government through voting or protesting.
What is citizen participation?
Hip-hop culture first developed in this city.
What is New York City?
Redlining was the practice of doing this.
Denying housing loans based on race.
This film highlighted Black women mathematicians working at NASA.
What is Hidden Figures?
This 1965 law was created to prevent racial discrimination in voting.
What is the Voting Rights Act?
Why is protest considered a democratic tool?
It allows citizens to demand change.
This holiday celebrates African heritage, unity, and culture.
What is Kwanzaa?
How did redlining affect education over time?
It led to unequal school funding and resources.
Afrofuturism blends African identity with this concept.
Technology and visions of the future.
This 2013 Supreme Court case weakened parts of the Voting Rights Act.
What is Shelby County v. Holder?
Why does representation in government matter?
It ensures all voices are reflected in decision-making.
Why is music considered a historical source?
It reflects lived experiences and social conditions.
Why do wealth gaps still exist today?
Because of historical policies and unequal access to opportunities.
Pan-Africanism promotes this idea.
Unity among people of African descent worldwide.
Juneteenth highlights this issue about how freedom was implemented after the Civil War.
What is that freedom was delayed and unevenly enforced?
What does “mass incarceration” describe?
The high rate of imprisonment in the U.S., particularly affecting Black Americans.
This 2018 film is commonly associated with Afrofuturism.
What is Black Panther?
What is the difference between equality and equity?
Equality gives everyone the same resources; equity gives resources based on need.
Name the global example of Black resistance highlighted in the South Africa.
The end of apartheid
Explain one similarity between past civil rights movements and modern movements like BLM.
They use protest, public awareness, and demands for accountability to address inequality.
Explain how voting rights connect to modern debates about equality and equity.
Barriers to voting impact equal access to political power, and equity may require protections to ensure fair participation.
Explain how pop culture can influence public opinion about race and identity.
It shapes conversations, reflects social issues, and uses platforms like sports, music, and film to raise awareness.
Explain how redlining connects to wealth gaps and school funding today.
Housing discrimination affected property values, which affects property taxes, which impacts school funding and generational wealth.
Explain why representation in STEM fields matters.
It challenges stereotypes and ensures innovation includes diverse perspectives.