“Learn About” Questions (informational) When did southern universities desegregate their classes? What is “restorative justice” and what are some examples of it being implemented? Why did northern universities accept African American students long before southern universities? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Have I ever been to a college or university graduation? Who was graduating and what…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) In what ways have experiences of African Americans been similar to Native Americans in the US throughout history? What human rights have been fought for in the US throughout history? What does it mean to “plant seeds of greatness?” “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Has my family lost a “branch” from my…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) What happened at the Parkland School shooting? What is “Black Lives Matter?” What does it mean to be “woke?” “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Have I, myself, or someone I know been involved in a shooting? How has it impacted me? Do I have any experience in dealing with law enforcement? What…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) Who is Minnijean Brown? What does it mean to be a “revolutionist?” What rights are guaranteed to all in the constitution? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) What “civil wrong” do I see in society that I would like to see transformed into a “civil right?” Are there rights that I feel I…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) Who was Fannie Lou Hamer? Who was Ruby Bridges? What is the experience of picking oranges, cotton, pecans, etc. like for people who work in that industry? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) What has my experience been with living an “inconvenient truth or an uncomfortable lie?” As I was growing up, what…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) Who were the Freedom Riders? Who were the McDonald Three? What does Robin mean by “chaos of consciousness?” “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Do I tend to feel empowered or dis-empowered in my life? Why? Have I ever experienced being on “the front line” of an issue? What was it like? What…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) What does Robin mean by “humanity?” What does it mean for society to prescribe how individuals see each other? What role did the Little Rock Nine play in the Civil Rights Movement? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) “What are the consequences for my respecting you or your respecting me or celebrating our…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) What is a plantation? What is the National Park Service and what are National Parks near me? What are the Gullah Geechee and Creole cultures? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) What was my growing up experience like in my family? Who raised me? What is my cultural background? How did I come…
“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) What is segregation? What is desegregation? What is integration? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Are there times in my life where I experienced segregation? What was it like and why was it present? Are there times in my life where I watched a group move from being segregated to desegregated or even…