ACTIVITY 1: UNDERSTANDING THE DEFENDERS

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1. Have students review the primary sources.

2. After, have students answer the following questions. Some questions may require additional research.​

   • What about YIA stands out to you? What about Nashashibi as a person stands out to you?

   • Who were some of the people who influenced YIA? Who were some of the people who influenced Nashashibi?

   • How has Nashashibi’s journey from childhood to leader inspired his community and affected the movement to end poverty?

   • What was the primary cause that YIA addressed? What is the primary cause that Nashashibi addresses?

     • What were/are some of the specific issues?

   • What was YIA’s desired outcome? What is Nashashibi’s desired outcome?

   • What tactics did YIA use to seek resolution? What tactics does Nashashibi use to seek resolution?

   • What was the political/social context in which YIA worked? What are the political/social contexts in which Nashashibi works? Think locally and nationally, if applicable.

3. Identify three compelling aspects of both Bed-Stuy YIA & Rami Nashashibi.