Unit z Lesson x: What are Civil Rights?

In our lesson for XX/XX we will be discussing the concept of Civil Rights. In order to

develop a base understanding of Civil Rights, you should review one of the following digital

exhibits before class. Be prepared to discuss the exhibit you viewed, and take note of any

questions or observations you might have. Fully explore each exhibit, going through all slides

and reading all sections.

Option 1: PEM - Jacob Lawrence The American Struggle

“Jacob Lawrence: The American

Struggle is the first museum exhibition
of the series of paintings Struggle:
From the History of the American
People (1954–56) by the best known
black American artist of the 20th
century, Jacob Lawrence (1917–
2000). Created during the modern civil
rights era, Lawrence’s thirty intimate
panels interpret pivotal moments in the
American Revolution and the early
decades of the republic between 1770
and 1817 and, as he wrote, ‘depict the
struggles of a people to create a nation
and their attempt to build a
democracy.’” (credit: pem.org)

Credit: Jacob Lawrence via pem.com

Option 2: Representation with a Hyphen: Latinas in the Fight for Women's Suffrage
 Presented in partnership with the
National Women's History Museum and
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises’
"Unstoppable Women" initiative.

A story of Latina’s bicultural political

engagement and experience in the
United States (credit:
womanshistory.org)

Credit: David “Bodie” Bailey Family Archives | National Women’s History Museum

Option 3: Legendary: African American LGBTQ Past Meets Present

Legendary: African American LGBTQ Past Meets

Present was an exhibition on view at the GLBT
Historical Society Museum from February to April
2013, curated by the late Byron Mason. It showcased
the dynamic and diverse history of Bay Area Black
LGBTQ lives, featuring a mosaic of words, images
and sounds. Reflecting themes of art, belonging,
justice and sexuality, this exhibition highlighted local
queer community leaders and events that have left an
indelible imprint on the fabric of today’s LGBTQ
community. (credit: glbthistory.org)

Credit: Robert Pruzan Collection (1998-36), GLBT Historical Society.