Video excerpt of a protest march
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LOOK
View the video excerpt and make notes of what you observed.
THINK
Have you ever believed in something so strongly that you stepped out of your comfort zone, knowing that the cause might harm you? What actions would you take to confront an issue you felt strongly about? List two issues and the actions you would take.
DO
Why do people protest? How do you feel about protest marches? Look up the following words and write their meaning in your notebook: boycott, sit-in, protest.
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Date 2023
Materials - Film
Historical Context
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- This is a video of a protest march that took place in Montréal after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, at the start of the Congress of Black Writers.
- The march also paid tribute to the legacy of Malcolm X, who was murdered in 1965.
- The organizers of the Congress of Black Writers held the conference in honour of two fallen heroes of the civil rights movement, Dr. King and Malcolm X.
- Events in support of civil rights were held nationwide and broadcast live to millions of people.
This is a video of a protest march that took place in Montréal after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and at the start of the Congress of Black Writers.
The march also acknowledged the death of Malcolm X, who was assassinated in 1965. The congress paid tribute to the legacy of both civil rights leaders, who lost their lives fighting for human rights and justice.
Dr. King’s death was felt around the world, and in Montréal people participated in this march held in conjunction with the Congress of Black Writers.
University students and supporters of the civil rights movement were participants in the march, which saw people of European and African descent protesting together for a common cause.
These events in support of civil rights were broadcast and seen around the world by millions of viewers.
This is a video excerpt of a protest march that took place in Montréal after the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and at the start of the Congress of Black Writers, held at McGill University.
The march also acknowledged the death of Malcolm X, who was assassinated in 1965. The congress paid tribute to Dr. King and Malcolm X, who both lost their lives fighting for human rights and justice.
The response to Dr. King’s death was felt around the world, and Canada was no exception. The participants in the march were the organizers of the Congress of Black Writers, university students, and supporters of the movement for social justice.
Students at universities in Canada were aware of the sit-ins, protests, boycotts and marches that were taking place because of the death of Dr. King.
These events were in support of civil rights and included people of European and African descent who protested and marched together. The protests were broadcast live and viewed by millions of people.
- This is a video of a protest march that took place in Montréal after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, at the start of the Congress of Black Writers.
- The march also paid tribute to the legacy of Malcolm X, who was murdered in 1965.
- The organizers of the Congress of Black Writers held the conference in honour of two fallen heroes of the civil rights movement, Dr. King and Malcolm X.
- Events in support of civil rights were held nationwide and broadcast live to millions of people.
This is a video of a protest march that took place in Montréal after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and at the start of the Congress of Black Writers.
The march also acknowledged the death of Malcolm X, who was assassinated in 1965. The congress paid tribute to the legacy of both civil rights leaders, who lost their lives fighting for human rights and justice.
Dr. King’s death was felt around the world, and in Montréal people participated in this march held in conjunction with the Congress of Black Writers.
University students and supporters of the civil rights movement were participants in the march, which saw people of European and African descent protesting together for a common cause.
These events in support of civil rights were broadcast and seen around the world by millions of viewers.
This is a video excerpt of a protest march that took place in Montréal after the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and at the start of the Congress of Black Writers, held at McGill University.
The march also acknowledged the death of Malcolm X, who was assassinated in 1965. The congress paid tribute to Dr. King and Malcolm X, who both lost their lives fighting for human rights and justice.
The response to Dr. King’s death was felt around the world, and Canada was no exception. The participants in the march were the organizers of the Congress of Black Writers, university students, and supporters of the movement for social justice.
Students at universities in Canada were aware of the sit-ins, protests, boycotts and marches that were taking place because of the death of Dr. King.
These events were in support of civil rights and included people of European and African descent who protested and marched together. The protests were broadcast live and viewed by millions of people.
Summary
- This is a video of a protest march that took place in Montréal after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, at the start of the Congress of Black Writers.
- The march also paid tribute to the legacy of Malcolm X, who was murdered in 1965.
- The organizers of the Congress of Black Writers held the conference in honour of two fallen heroes of the civil rights movement, Dr. King and Malcolm X.
- Events in support of civil rights were held nationwide and broadcast live to millions of people.
Essential
This is a video of a protest march that took place in Montréal after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and at the start of the Congress of Black Writers.
The march also acknowledged the death of Malcolm X, who was assassinated in 1965. The congress paid tribute to the legacy of both civil rights leaders, who lost their lives fighting for human rights and justice.
Dr. King’s death was felt around the world, and in Montréal people participated in this march held in conjunction with the Congress of Black Writers.
University students and supporters of the civil rights movement were participants in the march, which saw people of European and African descent protesting together for a common cause.
These events in support of civil rights were broadcast and seen around the world by millions of viewers.
In-Depth
This is a video excerpt of a protest march that took place in Montréal after the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and at the start of the Congress of Black Writers, held at McGill University.
The march also acknowledged the death of Malcolm X, who was assassinated in 1965. The congress paid tribute to Dr. King and Malcolm X, who both lost their lives fighting for human rights and justice.
The response to Dr. King’s death was felt around the world, and Canada was no exception. The participants in the march were the organizers of the Congress of Black Writers, university students, and supporters of the movement for social justice.
Students at universities in Canada were aware of the sit-ins, protests, boycotts and marches that were taking place because of the death of Dr. King.
These events were in support of civil rights and included people of European and African descent who protested and marched together. The protests were broadcast live and viewed by millions of people.