Discover the importance of Herman Badillo, a Puerto Rican civil rights activist and hero. The video used images and archival footage to highlight the achievements of Puerto Rican activist Herman Badillo. It showcases his work with President JFK and his efforts to help Puerto Rican's registrar to vote. Scholars also learn how he went on to be the first Puerto Rican congressman and continued to fight for minority rights. 

Concepts

american history, latino culture, civil rights, activism

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Lead a group discussion on what made Herman Badillo an effective leader
• Have learners write a news article on the successes of Herman Badillo

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a free PBS account to access materials

Pros

• Works well with multiple topics such as civil rights, American politics, or voting rights
• The video is great to use for Hispanic Heritage Month 

Cons

• None