Killing of Oscar Grant

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/killing-of-oscar-grant

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

Bystander footage: Video evidence captured by individuals present at an event but not directly involved, crucial for public awareness and accountability.
Police accountability: The principle that law enforcement officers must answer for their actions, particularly in cases of misconduct or excessive force.
Systemic racism: The ingrained prejudice and discrimination within institutions and society that disadvantages racial minorities.
Wrongful death claim: A legal action brought by the family of a deceased person against the party responsible for their death.