ACTIVITY 1: UNDERSTANDING THE DEFENDER​
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Have students review the primary source materials and answer the following questions. Some questions may require additional research.
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Identify three compelling aspects of Marian Wright Edelman’s, Ash-Lee’s and Allyn's life.
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Who were some of the people who influenced Edelman? Who are some of the people who influenced/influence Ash-Lee and Allyn?
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How did Edelman’s journey from childhood to leader inspire her community and the movement surrounding her cause? How has Ash-Lee and Allyn’s journey inspired his/her community and the movement surrounding her cause?
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What was the primary cause Edelman sought to address? What is the primary cause Ash-Lee and Allyn seek to address?
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What were some of the specific issues?
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What was his/her desired outcomes?
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What tactics were used to seek resolution?
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What was the political/social context in which Edelman worked? What is the political/social context in which Ash-Lee and Allyn work? Think locally and nationally, if applicable.