Video excerpt of Rosie Douglas
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LOOK
Students of diverse backgrounds gathered in the computer centre for the sit-in.
What were the students doing? Did the students appear to get along? Identify two examples of support.
LISTEN
Music was a tool used to lift spirits during the sit-in. How does music empower you?
THINK
Do you believe that the events that took place at Sir George Williams University were racist? Why or why not?
DO
Create a short song that makes you feel empowered.
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Date 2023
Materials - Film
Historical Context
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- Rosie Douglas was the leader of the sit-in because he was competent and calm.
- When Douglas saw a sign that read “N***** go home” in the cafeteria, he felt the need to address the racism on campus.
- Most of the university’s students were of European descent, and they joined the Caribbean students at the sit-in.
- What started as a sit-in became a protest against the university.
Rosie Douglas was the leader of the sit-in at Sir George Williams University because of his competence and calm nature.
After a sign saying “N***** go home” was posted in the school cafeteria, Douglas felt it was necessary to address the racism on campus.
Black students gathered evidence of racism and organized a sit-in to protest the lack of action taken by the university.
Most of the students at the university were of European descent, and they joined the Caribbean students at the sit-in. When police arrived, more than 90 students were arrested.
What started as a sit-in became a protest against the university.
Rosie Douglas was the leader of the sit-in at Sir George Williams University because of his competence and calm nature.
Many Black students knew of the racism that existed on campus, particularly those that had taken a class with Professor Anderson. After a sign that said “N***** go home” was posted in the school cafeteria, Douglas felt a stronger need to address the racism on campus.
Black students at the university had gathered evidence of racism and decided to organize a sit-in on campus to protest the unfair treatment of Caribbean and Afro-Canadian students. Most of the students who participated in the sit-in were not of African descent.
There were rules around entering the computer lab, where the sit-in was held, to ensure that order was maintained.
Students of all nationalities supported the cause and celebrated “Black identities” through dance and song. As the words of the James Brown song “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud” rang out, students felt a sense of empowerment and support for a just cause.
The civil rights movement spread around the globe and aimed to empower its members through unity, love, and self-respect.
The complicit actions of the university in the investigation of racist behaviour called into question the morals and integrity of an institution meant to educate the next generation.
This event challenged the relationships between people of diverse backgrounds expected to study and live among one another.
More than 90 students were arrested when police dispersed the students at the sit-in, which had become a protest against the university.
- Rosie Douglas was the leader of the sit-in because he was competent and calm.
- When Douglas saw a sign that read “N***** go home” in the cafeteria, he felt the need to address the racism on campus.
- Most of the university’s students were of European descent, and they joined the Caribbean students at the sit-in.
- What started as a sit-in became a protest against the university.
Rosie Douglas was the leader of the sit-in at Sir George Williams University because of his competence and calm nature.
After a sign saying “N***** go home” was posted in the school cafeteria, Douglas felt it was necessary to address the racism on campus.
Black students gathered evidence of racism and organized a sit-in to protest the lack of action taken by the university.
Most of the students at the university were of European descent, and they joined the Caribbean students at the sit-in. When police arrived, more than 90 students were arrested.
What started as a sit-in became a protest against the university.
Rosie Douglas was the leader of the sit-in at Sir George Williams University because of his competence and calm nature.
Many Black students knew of the racism that existed on campus, particularly those that had taken a class with Professor Anderson. After a sign that said “N***** go home” was posted in the school cafeteria, Douglas felt a stronger need to address the racism on campus.
Black students at the university had gathered evidence of racism and decided to organize a sit-in on campus to protest the unfair treatment of Caribbean and Afro-Canadian students. Most of the students who participated in the sit-in were not of African descent.
There were rules around entering the computer lab, where the sit-in was held, to ensure that order was maintained.
Students of all nationalities supported the cause and celebrated “Black identities” through dance and song. As the words of the James Brown song “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud” rang out, students felt a sense of empowerment and support for a just cause.
The civil rights movement spread around the globe and aimed to empower its members through unity, love, and self-respect.
The complicit actions of the university in the investigation of racist behaviour called into question the morals and integrity of an institution meant to educate the next generation.
This event challenged the relationships between people of diverse backgrounds expected to study and live among one another.
More than 90 students were arrested when police dispersed the students at the sit-in, which had become a protest against the university.
Summary
- Rosie Douglas was the leader of the sit-in because he was competent and calm.
- When Douglas saw a sign that read “N***** go home” in the cafeteria, he felt the need to address the racism on campus.
- Most of the university’s students were of European descent, and they joined the Caribbean students at the sit-in.
- What started as a sit-in became a protest against the university.
Essential
Rosie Douglas was the leader of the sit-in at Sir George Williams University because of his competence and calm nature.
After a sign saying “N***** go home” was posted in the school cafeteria, Douglas felt it was necessary to address the racism on campus.
Black students gathered evidence of racism and organized a sit-in to protest the lack of action taken by the university.
Most of the students at the university were of European descent, and they joined the Caribbean students at the sit-in. When police arrived, more than 90 students were arrested.
What started as a sit-in became a protest against the university.
In-Depth
Rosie Douglas was the leader of the sit-in at Sir George Williams University because of his competence and calm nature.
Many Black students knew of the racism that existed on campus, particularly those that had taken a class with Professor Anderson. After a sign that said “N***** go home” was posted in the school cafeteria, Douglas felt a stronger need to address the racism on campus.
Black students at the university had gathered evidence of racism and decided to organize a sit-in on campus to protest the unfair treatment of Caribbean and Afro-Canadian students. Most of the students who participated in the sit-in were not of African descent.
There were rules around entering the computer lab, where the sit-in was held, to ensure that order was maintained.
Students of all nationalities supported the cause and celebrated “Black identities” through dance and song. As the words of the James Brown song “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud” rang out, students felt a sense of empowerment and support for a just cause.
The civil rights movement spread around the globe and aimed to empower its members through unity, love, and self-respect.
The complicit actions of the university in the investigation of racist behaviour called into question the morals and integrity of an institution meant to educate the next generation.
This event challenged the relationships between people of diverse backgrounds expected to study and live among one another.
More than 90 students were arrested when police dispersed the students at the sit-in, which had become a protest against the university.