Jim Crow and The Nadir System of Race Relations

Assignment Prompt:

The purpose of this assignment is to engage in meaningful discussion, develop your analytical skills, and deepen your understanding of the African American experience

As you watch the assigned focus features, actively engage with the content by sharing your thoughts and perspectives in the discussion thread provided. Your contributions should include

1. Commentary During the Documentary: Share your reactions, insights, or questions as the documentary progresses. Be sure to engage meaningfully with the key moments and themes presented.
2. Peer Responses: Respond thoughtfully to at least three of your classmates’ comments. Build on their ideas, share alternative perspectives, or ask questions to deepen the discussion.

After viewing the documentary, write a reflection that is no longer than 3 paragraphs, address the following:

• What are your intial thoughts and feelings from the focus feature viewings?
• What stood out to you about how African Americans responded to the challenges presented in the documentary?

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