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Ferguson Struggles to Grasp Why Protests Turned Violent

Description: In this USA Today story, they examine the shooting of Michael Brown by Ferguson Missouri police officer Darren Wilson. The crowd turned violent after the grand jury acquitted Officer Wilson.

Questions to Consider:

1. After reading this article, discuss the reasons you believe the crowd turned violent.

2. Do you believe that the violence was effective? Why, or why not?

 

Arab Spring Aftermath: Revolutions Give Way to Violence, More Unrest

Description: CNN reporter Greg Botelho details how the Arab Spring was supposed to bring peace, democracy, and stability to not only the nations where it took root but also others around it in the Middle East and North Africa. In this article, he looks at some countries that were part of the Arab Spring and what's happened since.

Questions to Consider:

1. What was the purpose of the Arab Spring, and what has been the result?

 

The Murder of Emmett Till

Web Link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/till/index.html

Description: Emmett Till was a 14-year-old boy who in 1955, during the Jim Crow era, was taken from his relatives’ home and brutally beaten then shot in the head for supposedly whistling at a White woman in Mississippi. In this PBS special, you find out how his horrific murder acted as a spark for the Civil Rights Movement.

Questions to Consider:

1. After viewing the video, what is identified as the legacy of Emmett Till?

 

Police Say the Actions of the Vigilantes Can Be Damaging to Abuse Victims as well as Innocent People Wrongly Suspected

Description: In this video and article, Robert Booth covers the vigilantes who are using social media to target pedophiles.

Questions to Consider:

1. Discuss the pros and cons of this particular form of vigilantism.

2. What should be the consequences of those that engage in this type of vigilantism?

 

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Race, Rap, and the LAPD

Description: The recurring rhythm of L.A.’s west-side rap presents a political perspective of a racist and oppressive LAPD—a viewpoint rooted in the department's history of racial relations and policing practices.

Questions to Consider:

1. Do you think rioting can be an effective means to advocate change?

2. What influence do you think rap had on promoting violence against the police?