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Interracial Fellowship of Reconciliation group
Brother Outsider by Nancy Kates and Bennett Singer
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EXAMINING PREJUDICE


In this lesson plan, students take a test to uncover hidden biases, research the struggles of people who are discriminated against, and reflect on their committment to their beliefs and how they arrived at their own convictions.

Bayard instructing pupils in nonviolence
EVOLVING CONCEPTS OF CIVIL RIGHTS


In this lesson plan, students explore the origins of civil rights and the evolution of our idea of rights, using "Brother Outsider" and Bayard Rustin's life experience as a focus.

Bayard Rustin and others protesting
BROTHER OUTSIDER DISCUSSION GUIDE
(PDF)


This discussion guide provides questions to supplement the film, an article by Bayard Rustin, and resources for further learning. (Adobe Acrobat required).

Protester at the March on Washington
DELVE DEEPER INTO AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS AND THE QUESTION OF RACE
(PDF)


This multimedia resource list provides a range of perspectives on the issues raised by "Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin." (Adobe Acrobat required).

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