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Poverty and role models in African American communities

Description

An illustration of the USA, ethnic minorities and social class. Also looks at class systems and positive role models in US society.

Classroom Ideas

This clip could be used to illustrate the inequalities among African Americans in the USA. To reinforce the messages within the clip, ask students to explain the terms 鈥榃hite Flight鈥 and 鈥楤lack Flight鈥 and then discuss similarities and differences between them. There could also be group discussion on whether a class system exists within the USA.