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Watch a Webisode: “New Neighbors Give Thanks” 

Description: Watch the following Shelbyville Multimedia webisode and earn points by answering the discussion questions. Watch and discuss with friends for even more points.

Points: 500 points for answering the questions. 250 additional points for uploading a picture of you and friends watching/discussing the webisode*.

“Shelbyville residents from all walks of life come together to build trust amidst cultural difference.”

Total Running Time: 03:47

Discussion Questions:

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What jumped out at you while watching the webisode? (100 word minimum) (required)

Marilyn and Miguel see their own respective civil rights struggles reflected in what the Somalis experience in Shelbyville. “I hope with more integration we’ll start to see change in our community,” says Miguel. Why do you think integration has been so important to civil rights struggles? (100 word minimum) (required)

“We are so much more alike than we are different,” explains Marilyn about the Somalis and herself. Consider a population in your community that is different from you; what similarities do you share with them? If you’re unsure, how might you find out? (100 word minimum) (required)

On Community Unity night, Mayor Ray discusses bridge-building with others: “We talk about how we should love one another, but we’re going to have to find ways to make that happen.” What organizations are working to make your own community more united? What are they doing or what could they be doing to help residents –both short and long-term– build bridges across differences? (100 word minimum) (required)


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