After reading several primary sources about Black Power, the class—first individually, then as a group—should generate a list of the top three values of the Black Power movement. Hand out an excerpt from “Black Power: A Voice Within” by Ruth Turner Perot to students. Students read the essay individually. Students then work in groups to create a pamphlet or poster for a simulated town meeting. The goal is to persuade people that attending the meeting will make a tangible impact on the current standard of living for African Americans. They should include answers to the following questions: 

• How does Black Power define the problem of race in the U.S.?
• What should Black Americans do to solve the problem? What should White Americans do to solve the problem?
• What does the ideal society look like once a solution has been achieved?