CA Activism in the Society Discussion

Overview

STEP 1: Learn more about the following individuals and their roles in different movements (as a small sample of the many individuals who played an important role in different rights movements in the second half of the 20th century, e.g., social, civil, labor rights, etc.).

1. 1. Pauli Murray
      • NYT article "Pauli Murray Should Be a Household Name. A New Film Shows WhyLinks to an external site."
      • (Side note: "My Name is Pauli MurrayLinks to an external site." (YouTube Trailer) is a recommended film if interested in learning more about Pauli's life and impact).
   2. Kiyoshi Kuromiya
      • NYT article "Kiyoshi Kuromiya, 57, Fighter For the Rights of AIDS PatientsLinks to an external site."
      • YouTube video "Kiyoshi Kuromiya | The History You Didn't LearnLinks to an external site."
   3. Yuri Kochiyama
      1. NYT article "Yuri Kochiyama, Rights Activist Who Befriended Malcolm X, Dies at 93Links to an external site."
      2. YouTube video "AAPI Civil Rights Heroes - Yuri KochiyamaLinks to an external site."
   4. Larry Itliong
      • NYT article "Forgotten Hero of Labor Fight; His Son’s Lonely QuestLinks to an external site."
      • YouTube video "AAPI Civil Rights Heroes - Larry ItliongLinks to an external site."

STEP 2: Respond to one of the two discussion topics below:

1. 1. What are the benefits to society of recognizing and elevating individuals as civil rights icons? Are there any potential drawbacks that people should be aware of? Please explain your answer.
   2. Many of those leading and participating in the civil rights movement of the 1950's and 1960's were young people, including students. Please describe a movement today that is being led by younger generations and/or students.