Constitution Day: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Its Current Implications 1
59:12
Grades: 7 - 12
Video Description: Topics in this program include provisions of the Act itself, the political, cultural, and legal forces that caused its passage, and the Constitutional concepts that were at issue. Also discussed is the importance of the Act and its impact on American life at the time of its passage and its continuing impact through subsequent legislation and the civil rights movement today. Guests are Federal Judge Shirley Padmore Mensah and law professor Rigel Oliveri.
Type of Video: Program*
Unique Video ID: Civil Rights-6**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Provide the video for students engaging in an independent or extension project related to the Civil Rights Movement or historic legislation.
- Have students view the program individually and select a topic or event featured in the program to research for a project they do on their own or with a partner or in a group.
- Use the video in conjunction with an activity that has students analyze the legacy of the Civil Rights Act and its necessity/effectiveness today.
*Programs offer long form exploration of a topic(s) in the area of study with single or multiple guests interacting with an audience.
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