The role of civic agency and special interests in public policy.
Evaluate the role of civic agency and special interests in public policy.
Apply concept of multiculturalism and diversity to become an agent of change.
“People always say that I didn't give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn't true. I was not tired physically … No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.”–Rosa Parks
Within a 400-word essay include:
An introduction
Select one of the following interest groups that lead the Civil Rights Movement.
The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR)
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
Summarize the 1942-1968 Civil Rights movement.
Summarize the chosen group’s participation within the Civil Rights movement.
How did your group affect public policy change?
Identify two strategies used by the group.
Why were these strategies successful or unsuccessful?
Support your conclusions with information from the text and at least two, additional academic sources.
