We finished screening "The Butler," discussed the thesis and the analyses of Cecil and Louis (see reliable classmate for these notes). We then discussed the issue of race from a broader lens (beyond the story in the film), using some perspective-giving excerpts from a 2008 speech by then-candidate Obama (which traverses white and black perspectives) and a few slides w/ a video clip I assembled accompanied with open class discussion. (Resources are in Google Classroom; access a reliable classmate to add the class' discussion notes.) We will have two new instructional activities Tuesday regarding Native Americans in the modern era and then a course wrap-up. Wed. and Thurs. will be in-class exam review to cap off the at-home studying that should already be underway. Reminder -- skills re-do work for which you've signed up is due by the end of the day today.
