School Shooting
Who was the columbine killers?
The two people that made a school shooting on April 20th in 1999. Their names are Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. They were responsible for the deadliest school shooting at the time, by killing 13 students and 1 teacher and wounding 23 other students. They committed suicide after their attack.
What is the "I have a dream" speech?
One of the most famous speeches, told during the "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom". It is a speech that hopes for freedom for the Black People in the USA. Martin Luther King Jr. was the man behind the speech. He was an American civil rights activist and baptist minister.
Who was Michael Jackson?
The musician known as "The King of Pop". He is also known for both his good dancemoves and music videos. His career started when he was a child and in a band with his siblings, called "The Jackson Five". He had a big consciousness and made songs about protecting the rain forests, starving children in africa and rascism. He also donated money for charity that helped with those topics.
Who is the Aboriginals?
The native Australian people. Different organisations such as "School of Air" and "Royal Flying Doctors" are providing education and medical assistance to the rural areas they live in, if wanted. They put a lot of cultural and spiritual meaning into Australian opals. They were some of the earliest farmers. They believe in "Dreamtime" which is stories of how the world was created by spirits and ancestors. The great Barrier Reef and animals are some of the things tied to these stories and are therfore important to them.
What is "Mississippi Burning"?
A movie about three civil rights movement activists getting killed in a small town in Mississippi. When the investigators arrives the police won't cooperate as they are involved with KKK, who's behind the murders and also aren't fans of the civil rights movements. The African American comunity won't cooperate due to fear.
Who is Elon Musk?
A man known for making technological advances, such as Tesla and SpaceX. One of his recent achievements is buying Twitter and renaming it "X". Currently, he is leading the Department of Government Efficiency in USA (DOGE). He is one of the richest men in the USA and thought to have a incredibely high IQ.
The native people of New Zealand. They were once warriors. There is not much about them in your picture :))
What is KKK?
A organisation with the full name "Ku Klux Klan". It has a goal of keeping white supremacy and is known for rascism, antisemitism, homophobia and anti-Catholicism. It has been especially powerful in the southern America. It can be recognised by the white hoods and cross burning. It has used terrorism and violence against the african community in the USA.
Who was Nelson Mandela?
The first black president in South Africa (1994). He also played a big role in activism against Apartheid (the seperation of black and white people from 1948 to 1993). The activism sent him to prison for 27 years prior to his time as president.
Who was Mahatma Gandhi?
The leader in the Indian Independence Movement, who was known for his non-violent resistance. He fought against the British rule in India with peaceful protests. This included fasting as an example. This philosophy has inspired many other civil rights movements. He was political active from 1893 to 1948 when he was shot.
Who was Steve Jobs?
The founder of Apple known for revolutionizing products such as the IPod and the IPhone. He was known for his eye for beautiful design and strive for perfection.