Original Promptroup research project about a specific topic pertaining to African-American culture from a modern positive perspective. (Kendrick Lamar: How his lyrics represent the truth of experience, Jordan Peele: How horror films have been turned into social commentary, Rihanna: How a makeup brand changed the beauty industry and supported women of color, Meghan Markle: Representing black women across the globe, Winnie Harlow: Representation in the Modeling Industry, Victor Glover Jr.: Mechanical Engineer, N...
This learning resource is designed to guide students in researching and presenting on notable modern African-American figures or movements. It emphasizes the synthesis of data using the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework, encouraging collaboration and the creation of professional digital presentations. Students are tasked with selecting a culturally significant figure from a diverse list, which includes influential artists, activists, and scientists. The structure of the project includes investigating the impacts of these figures, evaluating digital sources for credibility, and organizing findings into a coherent argument. The resource culminates in a digital presentation that highlights the chosen individual's significance in contemporary culture, with a focus on how their contributions could shape future societal norms and values.