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A short video features an archival video from a 1968 Boston rally where two speakers respond to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Instructional Ideas
- The video contains archival footage; preview the entire video and be prepared to offer explanations of the event
- Use the video to introduce a research project that has groups investigate how the event was reported in a broad range of print and televised news coverage
- Use the teacher tips to guide the lesson
- Play the video during a lesson planned for Black History Month
Classroom Considerations
- The archival news video only covers a Boston rally that features two white male speakers
Pros
- The background essay puts Dr. King's assassination in the context
Cons
- None