Good afternoon students I hope all is well with you and your family. If you have not submitted all of the assignments please do so. Email your late assignments to CLopez19@schools.nyc.gov or SRobinson31@schools.nyc.gov.
In the wake of George Floyd's death and the protest that have continued to follow and dominate the media we have decided to have a round table discussion to talk about crucial issues of racial inequity and social injustice for people of color. In preparation for our discussion watch the following videos on YouTube: ( If the link does not work type the title in the search field and press enter.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCiSu9vap8w (Wrongfully Convicted 3312: The Scottsboro Boys)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBNJ2QpcMJ4 (George Stinney - Real Life Horror (Ep 3))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO6MVmWJ5R0 (DSU Archives & Museum: The Emmett Till Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-wsSn6lFcc&feature=youtu.be (DNS 5-29-20)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o26bYaWLbQ4 ("Justice for All" — full CBS News special)
In addition to watching these videos over the weekend define the following vocabulary words:
- Systemic Racism
- Recant
- Intimidation
- Coerced
- Racial Equity
- Social Justice
- Discrimination
- Civil Disobedience
- Protest
- Rioting
- Looting
Follow up questions and the time of our round table meeting will be announced on Monday! Make sure to take notes on each video.
