In order to better understand the economic forces currently affecting the world, and specifically the United States, students at
James Weldon Johnson participated in a project called Occupy Hall Street.
Students were divided into four research groups: U.S. Debt, U.S. Distribution of Wealth, U.S. Taxes and U.S. Trade, with a special focus on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Each student was tasked with creating a unique protest sign incorporating the group slogan. The signs displayed unique data on the assigned area of research and individualized protest chants.
Student protesters marched through the campus. They proceeded to hold a peaceful demonstration in front of the administration offices.
“I now know how it feels to be in a protest and fight for something you believe in,” said one student.
Occupy Hall Street was sponsored by Mr. Joel Williams, James Weldon’s gifted social studies teacher. Thanks to Mr. Williams and the cooperation of the school’s staff, students received a first-hand experience of protests while learning about our country’s current economic crisis.
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