Understanding the Rainbow Coalition

The transcript discusses the unification of urban southern whites, Puerto Ricans, and blacks to address common issues like housing and police brutality. It highlights the formation of the Rainbow Coalition, emphasizing solidarity over racism. The coalition's efforts are featured in the PBS series Independent Lens.

Which groups were mentioned as part of the Rainbow Coalition?

• Urban southern whites, Puerto Ricans, and blacks

• Only urban southern whites

• Only Puerto Ricans

• Only blacks

What were the common issues faced by the groups in the Rainbow Coalition?

• Education and healthcare

• Environmental concerns

• Employment and wages

• Housing issues and police brutality

What was the main goal of the groups in the Rainbow Coalition?

• To fight against racism and promote solidarity

• To focus on economic development

• To improve educational opportunities

• To address environmental issues

What does the Rainbow Coalition emphasize?

• Cultural heritage

• Economic prosperity

• Unity regardless of color

• Technological advancement

Where can one learn more about the Rainbow Coalition?

• In a podcast series

• In a book by the same name

• In a newspaper article

• In the documentary 'The First Rainbow Coalition' on PBS