What are the similarities and differences between social movements from the five decades of US history.

What are the similarities and differences between social movements from the five decades of US history
a.What might account for these similarities or differences?
b.What themes and issues from the black freedom struggle seem to repeat over the decades?

2. Now, think about the role of the Black Lives Matter movement today. What impact do you believe the Black Lives Matter has had on American society?
a.What makes protest effective?
b.Black Lives Matter and other activists have brought attention to police brutality against Black people and people of color. What have you learned about the history of police violence against Black people?
c.Why do you think police brutality and police killings continue?
d.Identify the types of changes that need to be made for it to stop – think about the hurdles or obstacles to enact these types of changes.

3. Consider how people organize and contribute to social movements. What tools and techniques do they use to advocate for a cause?
a.How have these strategies changed throughout history?
b.What does it mean for a social movement to be successful?
c.What factors might hinder the progress of certain social movements?
d.What ideas do you have for making social movements for change successful?

4.Is there an active voice for racial equity at Universitys?
a.If there is, what or who facilitates awareness and activism for racial equity on campus?
b.If not, what is the significance of this absence?
c.Lay out the steps you would need to take in order to organize a group or event for discussion and further learning about racial inequities, anti-blackness, white supremacy for this semester (Fall 2021) or next semester (Spring 2022)d.Highlight the three most important steps for your plan of action you’d take at the university?

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