In what ways did Luther Trent grow up differently from you?
Conduct further research on one of the organizations that Luther Trent was a part of. Does it still exist today? What type of work do they do?
Think of some people you know who have given back to our school community and/or your neighborhood.
Minority Employment
Why do you think the Cedar Rapids Police Department chose not to hire minority employees? Think about the history of different groups in America.
Can you think of another example of discrimination? Where and when did it occur? Describe the situation.
How would you feel if you witnessed or experienced discrimination? What would you do?
Affordable Housing
Have you ever wanted to buy something but did not have enough money? Was it something that you needed to survive? How did it feel? How did you react?
How can you help people who do not have permanent homes? Think of groups that you could volunteer with. Could you help out on your own?
Have one student act as the tenant while the other acts as the landlord. Ask what each would you do if the tenant could not pay your rent on time. Create other scenarios and ask students how they might react.
Oak Hill Restoration
What does Luther Trent do to make his community a better place to live?
How can you clean up your neighborhood and school?
