On Tuesday, our class was off to the theater, where we attended
Cassius Clay. The kids loved the story, and the theatrical experience, however, the play also prompted a lot of discussion upon our return to class. When asked what felt important in the story, what nuggets do we want to tuck into our mental pockets, there was no shortage of answers. The highlights included:
- There are two types of fighters; those who fight for themselves, and those who fight for people who can't
- Why it is important to retell history with accurate details, including hateful language
- The story of Emmett Till, and its connections with today
- The power of youth activism in the lunch counter sit-ins, and its connection with today
- How, despite his accomplishments, he remained a Black American who wasn't warranted equal rights
- There are important beliefs that are worth fighting for, whether peacefully or physically
I can't believe we learned this much at the play and this much about black Americans.~theo
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