Civil Rights Movement and Personal Experiences

What was one of the restrictions placed on African Americans in Oklahoma City?

• They could not own property

• They were not allowed to vote

• They could not eat in any restaurant

• They were not allowed to drive

What organization did the narrator become involved with as a youth?

• The NAACP Youth Council

• The Black Panther Party

• The American Civil Liberties Union

• The Southern Christian Leadership Conference

What was a significant childhood memory of the narrator related to segregation?

• Being unable to use certain water fountains

• Not being allowed to play in certain parks

• Being excluded from school sports teams

• Having to sit in a draped area at the bus station

What was the purpose of the sit-ins mentioned by the narrator?

• To support women's rights

• To fight against segregation

• To demand better jobs

• To protest against war

What did the narrator's mother do to expose them to less segregated environments?

• Moved the family to a different state

• Planned a trip to New York

• Homeschooled them

• Enrolled them in a private school

What did the narrator's participation in the Civil Rights Movement give them?

• A sense of isolation

• A sense of fear

• A sense of pride

• A sense of confusion

Who delivered the 'I Have a Dream' speech that the narrator attended?

• Malcolm X

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Frederick Douglass

• Rosa Parks

What did the narrator say about the importance of community engagement?

• It is unnecessary

• It is only for the educated

• It is crucial for making a difference

• It should be left to politicians

What does the narrator emphasize as important for the future of civil rights?

• Remembering past struggles

• Continuing education

• Political involvement

• Economic development

According to the narrator, what is essential for young people in America?

• Avoiding politics

• Learning multiple languages

• Traveling abroad

• Developing tough skin