“Learn About” Questions (informational) What cultures and races are represented in my community? What opportunities are there in my community to experience other cultures and languages? Has my community’s population changed much in the last 20 years? Why or why not? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Does my circle of friends tend to be diverse or…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) How did the riots in Little Rock come about at this time? How did the desegregation of Central High School impact the community of Little Rock? Who is Daisy Bates and how did she impact the Civil Rights Movement? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) What news events have surprised or shocked me?…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) Why did the laws prohibit African Americans from going to hotels or restaurants? Who is Christian Dior? What is Hampton Institute known for? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) What violence, if any, am I aware of in my hometown? How does that impact me? Are there places that I or my family…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) What is an Eagle Scout? What is required to become one? What is the Washington Post? What’s the story of how this African American neighborhood came to have so many “professional models” for the Green Siblings? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Who were some of the professional models for me in my…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) What was the relationship between Dunbar High School and Central High School during this time? What is Howard University known for? What is Southern University known for? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) What was my school experience like as far as access to resources goes? How did access or lack of access…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) What is Wilforest College known for? What happened in France during WWI? What role did President Truman plan in the Civil Rights Movement? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) In what ways did my parents shape my views and feelings about education? What memories do I have as a child of seeing my…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) Who was Emmett Till, and what are the details surrounding his murder? What was the Montgomery Bus Boycott? What role did Jackie Robinson play in the Civil Rights Movement? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Have I ever been a part of a movement to change something in the status quo? What role…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) Why did the military troops prevent the Little Rock Nine from entering Central? Whose decision was it? How were the Little Rock Nine chosen? What was Eisenhower’s role in this situation? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Have I ever been in a situation where it would be easiest to just quit, but…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) What is a brick mason? What sorts of job opportunities were there for young African American youth during the 1950’s and 1960’s in the south? What kind of salaries did young people make at during this time in history? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) What was my first job? How did I…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) What were the Jim Crow laws of the segregated south? Why was the south segregated? What types of services and other things were segregated at this time? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Have I ever been the recipient of derogatory words or behaviors because of something outside of my control? How do…