Unit VII Scholarly Activity 

This course has introduced and assessed many noteworthy figures related to the continuing buildup of the United States and its place within the world and globalization during the last 140 years. For this assignment, you will choose a noteworthy civil rights leader from the mid-20th century to the present. Your selection must be of an influential civil rights figure from the mid-20th century to the present, however you may not use any U.S. President. This assignment is open to any reform discussed in this course (including, but not limited to, creed, race, age, status, or gender).  

This is not a biography. Your argument should highlight how society remembers him or her now. 

The style of project is a multimedia presentation with video components; however, the medium is up to you. Examples may include a speech, self guided PowerPoint presentation, or video. Creativity and effort is encouraged for this assignment.