Community action groups are private and public not-for-profit organizations. They work with local, state, private, and federal resources to assist under-supported residents of the neighboring community.
Imagine that you are the leader of a community action group. You will be presenting at a rally on how to improve safety in your community, which is racially and ethnically diverse.
Identify the topic you will be speaking on. Select 1 of the following issues:
-African Americans and the criminal justice system
-Anti-Asian hate crime bill
-Racial profiling
-Police-involved violence
-Race and stand your ground laws
-Race and the war on drugs
-Hate crimes
-Prepare a 525- to 700-word outline that covers the key elements of the speech you will be making at a rally in a public park.
-Include the following in your outline:
-Overview of the issue
-Explanation of how this issue affects your diverse community
-Specific recommendations your action group will be making to local law enforcement
-Summary of the significance this issue is to your community and why law enforcement needs to act
-Cite at least 2 outside references to support your assignment.
