As you’re thinking about the benefits of civic engagement, reflect on this quote from Chapter 2 of the textbook:

I don’t believe in charity. I believe in solidarity. Charity is so vertical. It goes from the top to the bottom. Solidarity is horizontal. It respects the other person. I have a lot to learn from other people.

—Barsamian, 2004. p. 146.

Module 3 Discussion Instructions:

1. Be sure to watch both videos from the Module 3 instructional materials.
2. After watching the videos, chose one of the prompts for your discussion post. Your response should be at least 5 sentences (5 points=1 point per sentence). Specify which prompt you are responding to in your post.
3. Submit a thoughtful response to at least one of your peers. A thoughtful response means that you respond with more than “I agree.” You provide feedback and add your perspective on their response. (5 points)

This discussion board is worth 10 points total. Timely and thoughtful engagement helps you earn all 10 points.

Prompt 1

At the very end of the video, Civic Engagement and Representation, the interviewer asks viewers to move beyond simply reminding people to vote, but asking how can politicians earn your vote instead. With the upcoming presidential primaries taking place on March 12, 2024, what can a candidate do to earn your vote?

Prompt 2:

We learned from MLK Convocation and the interview, The Power of the Black Vote: What Matters on HBCU Campuses, that Black Mississippians make up approximately 40% of Mississippi’s population, but no Black person has been elected for a statewide office since Reconstruction in 1890. What suggestions do you propose to help Mississippi elect a Black statewide official?

Read Chapter 14: Preparing for Your Career 1. Review the video on “What is a Professional Development Plan”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCgHGdKZ2xY 2. Review the video on “How to Develop a Career/Professionali Development Plan”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xf0gYcEhols 3. After reviewing the two (2) videos, in your own words, define a Career/Professional Development Plan.(15pts) (Two FULL paragraphs) 4. Complete the attached Professional Development Plan (Science of People). (35pts) Professional Development Plan (Science of People).docx 5. Complete a Two (2) Year Career/Professional Development Plan. (50pts) 2 Year Career Professional Development Plan.docx