JOURNEY FOR JUSTICE: Helping Teens Visualize the Civil Rights Movement through Primary Sources and Graphic Novels

Pairing primary sources with graphic novels about the civil rights movement provides an engaging point of entry to teach learners about this period in our nation's history. These different formats can serve as windows to the past and heighten learners' awareness of the significant and historical contributions of African Americans. Finally, the events, settings, and emotions portrayed through the lens of graphic novels and primary sources can help learners comprehend challenging concepts such as bigotry and racism. Here, Gaivgan discusses how to engage learners with primary sources.