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Below are the lesson readings and video. Complete these before progressing to the author's commentary.

• Chapters 1 & 2 in Race and Crime (5th edition);

• Additionally, students will watch the video Scottsboro: an American tragedy. This video examines the notorious "Scottsboro Boys" trial. The case involved several Black youth who were accused of raping two White women on a train. The video highlights how race, class, and gender factored into one of the most well-known criminal justice cases of the 20th century.

 

Length: 01:25:36