“The movie
Selma tells the story of how Martin Luther King, Jr. and others peacefully protested to advance voting rights. What do you think needs to be done today to protect individual freedom and self-determination?
What are you doing or will you do to peacefully advance those rights?”
Possible lenses to frame the conversation:
- racism
- sexism
- classism (socioeconomic status)
- access to education
- cultural sensitivity (including religion)
YOU HAVE A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE & A YOUTH VOICE,
USE IT! Youth voice is a POWERFUL catalyst for change & you can make a difference!!!!!!!!
This area (the Triad, Greensboro especially) is known for making steps towards equal rights -- honor the legacy of those who came before you by using your voice to make a positive impact!
500-700 words/3 min max speech -- for more info, visit
libertymuseumselmacontest.org
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