Our America, My America
This project was built around an exploration of the ideals that we have come to expect as U.S. citizens as well as certain organized efforts that have been undertaken to protect them. During the course of this project, our team examined the means by which these ideals have been communicated, what they mean to “us” as diverse individuals, how groups have organized effective social struggles in pursuit of them, and how these movements have impacted contemporary society.
Historical FictionI wrote a historical fiction based upon my social movement, which was the Civil Rights Movement. I specifically chose to learn more about the struggle and process African-Americans went through to desegregate U.S. public schools. My story is about two African-American girls desegregating a school in a Southern, conservative community.
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Research PaperWe compiled our research into a research paper to establish a strong content foundation for the monologue. I wrote the paper exploring the impetus and impacts of the Civil Rights Movement to develop a strong understanding of segregation in the U.S. public educational system.
Cento PoemI created a poem using bits and pieces from primary sources about the Civil Rights Movement. I used Governor Faubus' speeches against the integration of U.S. public schools to create a poem talking about the struggles of a minority of people. I kept the minority group in the poem vague because the Civil Rights Movement is used as an inspiration to many minorities facing discrimination. This poem can relate to other movement
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Reflection
This project helped me understand my people's history better and helped me gain a personal perspective on many American movements. I learned things from primary sources instead. I was able to listen to Melba Patillo of the Little Rock Nine talk about her struggle and reflect on them. I was also able to see institutional powers at play in many movements.
Monologue
A short monologue my partner and I wrote to showcase our movement