“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) How many of the Little Rock Nine ended up graduating from Central High School? Where are they now? How has Central High School changed since the Little Rock Nine attended? What kinds of “minefields” did the Little Rock Nine experience, and what “minefields” might still be present today? “Learn From” Questions…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) What is the meaning of “equality?” What is the meaning of “equity?” In what ways are both equality and equity important in the world today? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) In thinking about “there’s always going to be one with their foot on the other,” do I identify most with the person…
“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…