CESO 0910 - Becoming a Social Activist: Civil Rights Then and Now

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Brown University

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The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s put young people in a uniquely powerful position to become activists for political and social change. Through effective leadership and community organizing, individuals involved with the movement greatly expanded what it meant to be free and equal in the United States . However, the Civil Rights Movement had no expiration date. Racial relations remain at the forefront of political debate and current policy fronts like Equal Education, the Patriot Act, Defense of Marriage, and immigration continue to test our definitions of equality and freedom. We are further encouraged and challenged to examine the historic Presidential election in November 2008 that fosters new byways of thinking about this country and the world. Where are we now as we look out into this brand new vista that represents the promise of the Civil Rights Movement yet continues to challenge us all?

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www.brown.edu

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(401) 863-1000

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New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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