You may not know the details of the famous civil rights
movement that took place at Selma about 50 years ago. The reason for the march
was voting rights but what exactly happened and why? Why is the event so well
known that an Oscar nominated film was made about it? Why is it being
commemorated with speeches and ceremonies? Do your research and tell the story.
Familiarize yourself
with the issue:
·
“Confrontations for justice” http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/eyewitness/html.php?section=2
The events 50 years
ago: reading and videos
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“Selma’s Bloody Sunday 50 years ago” http://www.history.com/news/selmas-bloody-sunday-50-years-ago
·
“Voices of the Selma march 50 years ago” http://www.cbsnews.com/news/selma-bloody-sunday-civil-rights-march-50th-anniversary/
Looking back; Obama’s
speech:
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“Finally I hear…” http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/03/finally-i-hear-a-politician-explain-my-country-the-way-i-understand-it/387178/
The Oscar nominated
film:
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