Womens History Month: Charlotte Spotlight Bree Newsome Bass

What event deeply affected Bree Newsome Bass and led to her activism?

• A discussion in a history class

• Watching a movie about civil rights

• The Charleston Massacre

• Reading a book about the Civil War

What did Bree Newsome Bass do in response to the Charleston Massacre?

• Wrote a letter to the government

• Organized a peaceful protest

• Took down the Confederate Flag from the State Capitol

• Gave a speech on TV

Who helped Bree Newsome Bass by standing guard as she climbed?

• Barack Obama

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• James Ian Tyson

• Nikki Haley

What does Bree Newsome Bass say requires collective courage?

• The movement for racial equality

• Attending church

• Watching historical movies

• Reading history books

What historical figures does Bree Newsome Bass embrace as part of her heritage?

• European explorers

• Famous movie stars

• Civil Rights Movement leaders

• Confederate generals

What did Bree Newsome Bass compare the police actions in Ferguson to?

• A scene from a movie

• Actions of the Ku Klux Klan

• A peaceful protest

• A community meeting

Why did Bree Newsome Bass say she removed the flag?

• To decorate her room

• In defiance of oppression

• Because it was old

• For a school project

What does Bree Newsome Bass encourage everyone to do?

• To travel the world

• To understand history and take action

• To read more books

• To watch more movies

What does Bree Newsome Bass say about the Confederate flag?

• It's a beautiful artwork

• It's a banner of racial intimidation

• It's just a piece of cloth

• It's a symbol of heritage

What does Bree Newsome Bass believe is non-negotiable?

• The right to vote

• The right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• Black Lives Matter