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ADVOCACY AND CITIZENSHIP

Module V: Discrimination

Research Project: Student Handout

PEOPLE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! During this program segment, Michael Moore describes Mission Mississippi, a state program dedicated to ending discrimination in Mississippi. Dr. Carson describes something he calls Compassionate Action. There are many important programs supported by organizations and individuals that are dedicated to exposing and eliminating discrimination. Throughout American history, courageous people have joined together to advocate for treating each other in a different way and with compassion and a desire for a common vision we all can share.

In this research project you will act as an historian with a specialty in civil rights who is interested in better understanding the efforts and achievements of an individual or organization who successfully advocated for an end to discrimination.

SUGGESTED RESEARCH TOPICS

• A courageous person, a private citizen who advocated for an end to discrimination.
• A person in government or the military who advocated against discrimination.
• An organization or group of people who effectively advocated for civil rights.
• An entire community who made a united effort to end discrimination.

THINGS TO CONSIDER:

Geographic and Economic Influences Strength of the Opposition Historical Period and Political Events

Effects of Discrimination Cultural Opinions Reasons for Success

RESEARCH OUTCOMES

• A concept paper and preliminary script for a program on the history channel that celebrates the achievements of this individual or group.
  
  
• The design and editorial content for a three-page web site dedicated to the achievements of this individual or group.