Discussion Guide
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-10
Grades 11-12

And She Could Be Next: Discussion Guide Using The Guide

Using The Guide

This guide is an invitation to dialogue. It is based on a belief in the power of community organizing, challenging barriers and narratives and illuminating the leadership of women of color (WOC). This guide is designed for people who want to use And She Could be Next to engage family, friends, classmates, colleagues and communities in dialogue around issues presented in the film series. This discussion guide is meant to inspire people with varying degrees of knowledge about WOC’s role in social movements and histories of political disenfranchisement regarding communities of color. The hope is that this resource will support generative discussion and inspire people to open their minds and imagine new possibilities for which people, and what communities, are at the forefront of political change.

The discussion prompts are intentionally crafted to help a wide range of audiences think more deeply about the topics in the film. Rather than attempting to address them all, choose one or two that best meet your needs and interests.And be sure to leave time to consider taking action. Planning next steps can help people leave the room feeling energized and optimistic, even in instances when conversations have been difficult and or uncomfortable

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About the author:

Maureen Nicol

Maureen Nicol is a Doctoral student at Columbia University studying Early Childhood Education and the Founder and Director of Camp Story - a pop-up arts camp based on the continent of Africa. Her background is in teaching and education. Maureen is committed to working with young children and educators to ensure every child and teacher knows their value, worth and power. Maureen's research and work interests have always always situated children of color but specifically young Black girls. Her ultimate goal is to make schools safer places for young Black girls with the idea of safety being articulated based on the terms and articulations of Black girls. Maureen is also researching and building curriculum for young girls (specifically young girls of color) on how they can be seen themselves as feminists using arts integration. In her free time, Maureen enjoys going on long walks with her dog, baking and maxing out her library card with good reads.

Maureen Nicol