Theatrical Politics from the Black Panthers to Black Lives Matter” in T.V. Reed’s book The Art of Protest. View videos on Black Power and Black Panthers (SEE BELOW) Complete 3 essay questions. 1. Deconstruct the notion of black power from race, class and gender perspectives. Include Newton, Cleaver and others. What were the historical, social, political, economic reasons for its creation? How did Kwame Ture (formerly Stokely Carmichael) define black power? Examine Elaine Brown and Angela Davis perspective on the Panther Party. 40 points 2. How is Black Panthers Theatre of the Gun connected to the 2nd Amendment and masculinity? Is the right to bear arms a race right? Do guns have a place in social movements and protest? Explain. 30 points 3. How have BLM used the Panthers to frame their work? Contrast Rahiel Tesfamariam approach with those from the 1960s. How and what have Hip Hop gained from the Black Panthers? 30 points Stokely Carmichael black power speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvsyU82pK8c History of the Black Panther Party: Huey Newton and the Price of Black Power in America (1994) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rf21JLnN-A Reflections on the Black Panther Party at 50: Elaine Brown with Beverly Guy-Sheftall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIc08TMAmnM PART 2 This module explores the Women’s Movement in the US from 1800-1970s (1st & 2nd Wave Feminists). We will explore 3r and 4th waves later in the course. Please read T.V Reeds The Art of Protest Chapter 3 The Poetical is the Political pp. 75-102. Keep a list of tactics used by these groups. Review the videos Complete the questions Feminist Movement with Dolores Huerta, Gloria Steinem, and Angela Davis (from the film DOLORES) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4hSt8PdOkE Women’s Suffrage: Crash Course US History #31 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGEMscZE5dY Documentary on Women’s Liberation Movement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOsLjbpHV8M Iron Jawed Angels- Hunger Strike https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO70ZjZ0wrw Alice Paul and First Wave feminists protest. QUESTIONS: Read Chapter 3 “The Poetical Is the Political” from T.V Reeds The Art of Protest 1. Why is poetry not a luxury according to Audre Lorde? How can poetry facilitate consciousness-raising? 30 points 2. Describe, discuss and analyze the roots and strands of the New Feminism. How is feminist poetry movement a cultural formation? 50 3. Identify the tension and backlash against feminism in the 80s and 90s. 20 points
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