If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Students will be able to understand the historical legacy of racism in the United States and how it continues to shape the experiences of people of color, in particular African Americans.
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Students will compare and contrast religious doctrine, values, and rhetoric, identifying key takeaways and contradictions, and assessing how religion, in particular Christianity and the Nation of Islam, has shaped the African American experience.
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Students will be able to identify and formulate arguments based on key themes addressed within the text....
