Yesterday, we missed the majority of class due to an assembly called "I Am Dirt." The performance was both entertaining and motivational. After returning to class, we discussed our reactions to the assembly and identified the truths of what the performer said and did. We learned that the ideas of prejudice addressed in the assembly will be the basis for our next unit.
Today, we started a new unit on Civil Rights. We read documents by Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois (both African Americans) and completed graphic organizers for each document. Washington believed that black people should not strive for higher social statuses yet. They should work their way up from manual labor jobs to eventually earn respect. DuBois opposed Washington and started the Niagra Movement, advocating for immediate rights through legal cases. Though not always supported, I believe Washington's beliefs are accurate. Even today, African American people are often made to prove their worth and intelligence, though they should be equals to white people. This shows the problem with Washington's plan - it would take too long for black people to work their way through social levels. I believe DuBois has a better approach. I hope his plans were more effective than Washington's plans.
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