Young Lords Movement and Cultural Identity

Young Lords Movement and Cultural Identity

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Social Studies, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the 67th annual Puerto Rican parade in New York City, highlighting the cultural significance and history of the Puerto Rican community. It features an interview with poet and activist Mara Maria Teresa Fernandez, who discusses the impact of the Young Lords Party and the Nuyorican Movement. The video also honors Denise Oliver Velez for her contributions to activism. Mara recites her poem 'Ode to the Diasporan,' emphasizing cultural identity and pride.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the key achievements of the Young Lords in the 1970s?

Improving sanitation services

Creating a cultural festival

Building a new hospital

Establishing a new political party

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Young Lords demand during their takeover of Lincoln Hospital?

Free housing

Healthcare for the community

Employment opportunities

Cultural recognition

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was honored at the Power for Puerto Rico event?

Mara Maria Teresa Fernandez

A member of the Black Panther Party

Hazel and Dan

Denise Oliver Velez

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What age group did most of the Young Lords belong to?

18 to 21

25 to 30

15 to 18

21 to 25

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What movement was intertwined with the Nuyorican Movement?

The Black Arts Movement

The Civil Rights Movement

The Women's Liberation Movement

The Environmental Movement

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What art forms were part of the Nuyorican Movement?

Photography and design

Poetry and music

Sculpture and painting

Dance and theater

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Mara Maria Teresa Fernandez recite her poetry in the 1990s?

Lincoln Hospital

The Bronx River

Nuyorican Poets Cafe

City Island

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