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1. Community action groups are private and public not-for-profit organizations. They work with local, state, private, and federal resources to assist under-supported residents of the neighboring community.

   Imagine that you are the leader of a community action group. You will be presenting at a rally on how to improve safety in your community, which is racially and ethnically diverse. 

   Identify the topic you will be speaking on. Select 1 of the following issues: 

   • -African Americans and the criminal justice system
   • -Anti-Asian hate crime bill
   • -Racial profiling
   • -Police-involved violence 
   • -Race and stand your ground laws 
   • -Race and the war on drugs
   • -Hate crimes 
   • -Prepare a 525- to 700-word outline that covers the key elements of the speech you will be making at a rally in a public park. 

     –Include the following in your outline:

   • -Overview of the issue
   • -Explanation of how this issue affects your diverse community
   • -Specific recommendations your action group will be making to local law enforcement
   • -Summary of the significance this issue is to your community and why law enforcement needs to act
   • -Cite at least 2 outside references to support your assignment.