Objective: In this assignment, you are required to reflect on the the key themes

Objective: In this assignment, you are required to reflect on the the key themes, historical significance, and personal stories presented in Chapter 2 of the book. Your essay should demonstrate your understanding of the book’s content and its broader implications. Please follow the instructions below and answer the following essay question thoroughly.
Essay Question:
Reflect on the role of Tougaloo College in fostering leadership and activism, as explored in the book. Discuss the historical context, key figures, and societal impact highlighted by the author. Analyze the lesson that can be drawn from the history and how it relates to contemporary issues of education, race, and social justice.
Guided Questions:
Introduction:
How would you introduce the book to provide context for your essay?
What era does Chapter 2 take place?
What other historical events are taking place during the era?
What is the significance of the title for Chapter 2?
What central issue or point in the text you plan to make in your essay upon reflection?
Why is the role of HBCUs in fostering leadership and activism an important topic to explore?
Body Paragraphs:
What were the historical circumstances that led to the establishment of HBCUs in the United States?
What is the period called that followed these historical circumstances? What does it mean?
How does the author highlight the contributions of specific individuals or key figures who attended Tougaloo College in the book? Name one of the figures and their impact on the trajectory of Tougaloo College. How did they contribute to the mission of “racial uplift?”
What challenges were students and administrators in the book met with as they navigated the era of segregation and racial discrimination, as discussed in the book? Be specific.
In what ways provided in the book did Tougaloo College become a safe haven for leadership and activism despite the society students and faculty lived through? Be specific and provide an example(s).
In what ways are the plight of students during the era discussed in the book both similar and different to the contemporary issues related to education, race, and social justice today?
Choose one of the two “racial uplift” student approaches/curriculums thoroughly discussed in the book that caused divisiveness among the Black community, the White community in society, and the White faculty on the campus. Which approach do you support in how students at Tougaloo College persuaded or influenced those in their community to rise above the racial suppression? Why? Provide specific examples from the book and expound on the examples and your reasons.
Conclusion:
How would you summarize the main points of your essay, emphasizing the key takeaways from your analysis of the book?
What broader implications or questions are raised by your discussion of the Chapter’s content?
What are your final thoughts or opinions on the text in Chapter 2 of the book?
How can you contribute to the knowledge of others as it relates the historic impact of Tougaloo College had in the past and the present? Be specific.
Essay Requirements:
Include a cover page in MLA format (see Cover Page/Essay template in link below)
Your essay should be…
2 full pages in length
Double Spaced
Paragraph Format (5-7 sentences each paragraph)
Indented each new paragraph
Typed in a Times New Roman and in 12-point font
Your margins should be 1 inch on all sides.
Your essay must provide a clear reflection of the guided questions and use evidence and examples from the book to support your arguments and reflections.
Include a summary of the chapter’s main points to provide context for your reflection.
Analyze the historical context in which Tougaloo College played a role in fostering leadership and activism.
Discuss key figures highlighted in the book to illustrate the impact of Tougaloo College on individuals and communities.
Consider, the broader societal implications and relevance of the Chapter’s message, especially in relation to the contemporary issues related to education, race, and social justice.
Submission: