About This Lesson
People Power is a multi-media resource that fosters student exploration of how engaged citizens change the world. All six sections are common-core connected and also available on www.civicvoicesforpeace.com.
Section 6 promotes reflection on what young people can do to make a difference. This short video profiles the contributions of young people in Birmingham, Alabama to advancing rights and freedoms in the American Civil Rights Movement. The handouts provide background information and questions for reflection. Similar resources are available for student movements in 4 other countries. MLK_LP