Discussion Post: Ethnic Studies
Article: "A Look at Voter Suppression Tactics Ahead of the Election" by Michel Martin
In a short 2 to 3 video or audio recording, a one-page written response, or a creative visual tool, respond to the following prompts:
• How do the radio hosts define voter suppression?
• Why do you think voter suppression and disenfranchisement continue today?
• After watching the documentary, what do you think is the importance of grassroots political campaigns?
• What obstacles did the four candidates highlighted in Knock Down the House face on the road to the primaries? How did aspects of their identities (gender, race, class, etc) affect how their campaigns were received by the public?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.