Change may be slow in coming, but things do change. Oprah Winfrey and Black Entertainment Television CEO, Robert L. Johnson, discuss the opportunities available to them due to the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights activists.

Concepts

racism, media, media bias, civil rights, famous african americans, black history month, discrimination, race relations

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Prior to conducting the lesson, read the included teacher guide for teaching tips and suggestions

Classroom Considerations

• One of four resources in the PBS Black America Since MLK collection
• Requires individual copies of the 3-2-1 strategy chart and of the discussion questions
• A protocol must be in place to permit a safe, respectful discussion of sensitive issues

Pros

• The resource includes the video, a note-taking chart, and discussion questions

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3