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US/VA PBA Spring 2021: BLM Newspaper Article

BLM Primary Source Article

Directions:

1. Read the context article: "How "Black Lives Matter" became a U.S. protest cry" (available in Spanish)

  • This is a Newsela article. 
  • SIGN IN to Newsela using your FCPS google account

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Source citation:

"How 'Black Lives Matter' Became a U.S. Protest Cry." Newsela, edited by Bloomberg Quick Take, 4 June 2020, newsela.com/read/issue-overview-black- lives-matter/id/2001009754/. Accessed 25 Mar. 2021.

2. NEXT review the list of headlines from newspaper articles (in the table below) written following the death of George Floyd

  • Select 2 or 3 articles to read
  • These articles come from 2 different databases - databases require passwords if you are not on the school wifi
Link to: Database passwords
Date of the Article Title of and link to article Database
June 1, 2020 World Reacts with Anger, Dismay to U.S. Man's Death. Gale: News (available in translation)
June 1, 2020 US capital marks third day of George Floyd protests. Gale: News (available in translation)
June 1, 2020 Anger At George Floyd's Murder Triggers Protest In Many Countries. Gale: News (available in translation)
June 1, 2020 Police and protesters unite to grieve George Floyd's death while violent instigators spark new clashes. Gale: News (available in translation)
June 1, 2020 If You're Planning to Protest, Come Prepared: Lessons from Sunday Night's Demonstration. Gale: News (available in translation)
June 2, 2020 Protests over George Floyd's death expose raw race relations worldwide World News Digest
June 5, 2020 George Floyd's death sparks new generation of activists in U.S. World News Digest
June 5, 2020 'Get your knee off our necks,' activist Sharpton tells George Floyd memorial World News Digest
June 9, 2020 Thousands pay tribute to George Floyd as pressure mounts for U.S. police reform World News Digest
June 11, 2020 George Floyd's brother decries 'a modern-day lynching' in testimony to Congress World News Digest
August 31, 2020 Black Lives Matter is more than a trend. Gale: News (available in translation)
Sept. 28, 2020 Student advocates and protestors join the Black Lives Matter movement. Gale: News (available in translation)