UNDERSTAND INSTITUTIONAL RACISM
Objective: Students will determine the views of community leaders.
Procedure: Students will interview a local leader regarding racism in their community.
Below is a list of people in your community that can be interviewed.
INTERVIEW
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WHAT IS SAID
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WHAT IS DONE
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MAYOR
MEMBER OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
CITY ATTORNEY
PRESIDENTS OF THE
LARGEST BANKS
COLLEGE PRESIDENT
SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
LEADERS OF
COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS
EDITORS OF
LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
During your interview, remember to maintain a healthy objective in listening to the responses of local leaders. Evaluate what is being said about efforts to end racism with what is actually being done. Record the responses of these leaders in the chart. Discuss your interview in the class as a group. Write your feelings or opinion about the interview. Does this change your vision?