The Times They Are A-Changin’: 1960s and 1970s “Speed Dating”

You will assume the character of a key activist or leader of the 1960s (and 1970s). Your task is to research your leader, create a brief bio, and answer the following five questions on the chart on the back. You will also need a nametag with your name, image, and a quote you are famous for (if you can find one). You may earn bonus points for dressing the part or bringing a “prop” that helps identify you. (Be creative but respectful).

During the speed dating, you will have about 2 minutes to share your story and to listen to the story of the person with whom you are paired. Then students will rotate and interview as many potential leaders as possible in the time allowed. At the end of the activity you will choose which of the fellow leaders you feel most and least compatible with and why.

Tom HaydenAbbie HoffmanJerry RubinMario SavioMalcolm XStokely CarmichaelMuhammad AliHuey NewtonBobby SealeAngela DavisShirley ChisholmCesar Chavez

Dolores HuertaDennis BanksRussell MeansBetty FriedanGloria SteinamHelen Gurley BrownPhyllis SchlaflyHarvey MilkJames BaldwinKen KeseyAllen GinsbergDr. Timothy Leary

Richard NixonGeorge WallaceSpiro AgnewRachel CarsonPaul EhrlichRalph NaderBob DylanJoan BaezJohn LennonAndy WarholJane Fonda

BIO (Who are you? What is your cause? Why are you important?):

1. What is (are) the biggest problem(s) facing America in this era?

2. What are your goals and what is your main philosophy or outlook?

3. What personal achievement are you most proud of/what is your main accomplishment?

4. What is one decision or experience that you personally regret?

5. What is your favorite song from the 1960s or 1970s and why?