Racial Injustice and Media Influence

Racial Injustice and Media Influence

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video discusses the recent increase in conversations about race in America, challenging the notion of a post-racial society. It highlights the frequent cases of police brutality against black individuals, amplified by digital media and viral videos. The video questions whether there is an actual increase in violence or just heightened awareness due to media exposure. It also provides historical context, noting that police violence is not new, and emphasizes the role of young activists in keeping racial injustice in the public eye through social media.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent change has occurred in conversations about race in America?

They have been ignored.

They have become less frequent.

They have become more mainstream.

They have remained the same.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has contributed to the increased visibility of police brutality cases?

Digital media and shared videos

Government announcements

Traditional news reports

Radio broadcasts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the impact of sharing videos of police brutality?

It decreases awareness.

It increases public awareness.

It confuses the public.

It has no impact.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question is raised about the incidents of violence against black people?

Are they decreasing?

Are they more frequent or just more visible?

Are they being ignored?

Are they being exaggerated?

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool has empowered people to control the narrative of police violence?

Radio

Television

Digital media

Newspapers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have perceptions of the police changed for some people?

They are seen as more heroic.

They are seen as less necessary.

They are seen as less heroic.

They are seen as unchanged.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical fact is acknowledged about police violence?

It is a rare occurrence.

It started recently.

It is a new phenomenon.

It has been happening for a long time.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do young activists play in addressing racial injustice?

They keep it in the public eye.

They downplay it.

They ignore it.

They avoid discussing it.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What hope do young activists offer through their actions?

That things will remain the same.

That things will get worse.

That things will be ignored.

That things might change.