Questions, Objectives, and Preparation

Guiding Questions

• What do articles in The Nubian Message reveal about race relations in the 1990s and early 2000s?

• How does The Nubian Message challenge the idea that the U.S. is a ‘post-racial’ society?

Learning Objectives

• Describe reasons why African-American students at NCSU founded The Nubian Message in 1992.

• Understand connections between The Nubian Message and the Civil Rights Movement, the Black Power Movement, and Pan-Africanism.

• Discuss the state of race relations in the U.S. during the 1990s and early 2000s.

• Appreciate diversity of opinion in media, history, and politics.

Instructor Preparation

• Review the lesson plan and the online exhibits used throughout.

• Locate and bookmark “The Illusion of Inclusion” website on classroom laptop or desktop computers.

• Check Internet access and hardware availability. Download primary-source documents in case of technology failure.