Ella Baker and the Civil Rights Movement

The video discusses the impact of Ella Baker on black history, particularly her role in organizing sit-in leaders in 1960, which led to the formation of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). The speaker shares personal experiences of Baker's mentorship, highlighting her honesty and emotional support.

Who is mentioned as a legendary figure in black history in the video?

• Ella Baker

• Malcolm X

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King Jr.

What significant event in 1960 did Ella Baker respond to by organizing a meeting?

• The March on Washington

• The Freedom Rides

• The Selma to Montgomery marches

• The sit-ins throughout the South

What organization was formed as a result of the meeting organized by Ella Baker?

• NAACP

• CORE

• SCLC

• SNCC

How did the speaker describe their feelings after interactions with Ella Baker?

• Overwhelmed and anxious

• Indifferent and unchanged

• Emotionally uplifted and ready to act

• Confused and uncertain

What role did Ella Baker play in the speaker's life?

• A distant observer

• A critical opponent

• A mentor and guide

• A casual acquaintance