We began this "Get Up Stand Up" unit by reading two iconic Black men: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. We discussed them as political activists as well as humans. Some of you have watched Selma. All of you have watched Freedom Riders and Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution. You have been introduced to tenets of critical race theory as well as Toni Morrison's "the autobiography as the origins of literature for black folks." This week marks the 5th anniversary of Trayvon Martin's death. So, I believe this unit's theme continues resonating today. As such, I ask: in what ways were you impressed by how any one of these individuals got up and stood up, and how do you plan to continue getting up and standing up? (Please remember to follow the blog rubric found on your syllabus.)
Due: Wed., 3/1/17 by the beginning of class.
