Table of Contents I . Introduction II. Goals of the Curriculum III. How to Use the Curriculum IV. Regeneration Curriculum Resources
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A. Biographies with Activities 1. Black Historical Figures 2. Black Filmmakers
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History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us. We are our history.
B. Exploration of Contemporary Artworks with Activities 1. Glenn Ligon 2. Kara Walker
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3. Gary Simmons 4. Theaster Gates
C. Film Companions with Activities 1. Reform School 2. Stormy Weather 3. Two Films by Madeline Anderson
-James Baldwin, 1980
Integration Report 1 I Am Somebody
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D. Topical Essay with Activities: Stereotypes and Tropes in Black Cinema
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E. Thematic Lesson Plan: What Does Black Cinema Mean to You?
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F. Additional Resources 1. Glossary of Key Terms and Concepts 2. California Common Core Curriculum Standards
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