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Breaking Barriers: Constance Baker Motley
In this video, students learn about the accomplishments of Judge Constance Baker Motley. As the first African American woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court, be elected to the New York state senate, and be appointed a federal judge, Motley broke racial and gender barriers throughout her career while fighting for the civil rights of all Americans.
This video was made in conjunction with Makematic.
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- Describe Judge Constance Baker Motley’s accomplishments and their impact on civil rights
- Engage in direct discussion
- Identify forms of civic action used to create change
- Analyze the video’s topic and connect it current issues
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In this video, students learn about the accomplishments of Judge Constance Baker Motley. As the first African American woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court, be elected to the New York state senate, and be appointed a federal judge, Motley broke racial and gender barriers throughout her career while fighting for the civil rights of all Americans.
This video was made in conjunction with Makematic.
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