1.  How do you know that the "region" referred to in the first paragraph is the Washington D.C. region?

2.  a) Who is Ted Hayes?  b) For what reason did his organization hold a rally in the District yesterday?  c) What did Mr. Hayes say was his group's biggest concern?

3.  Several people attending the rally were quoted for this article.  List the concerns they voiced.

4.  a) Who are Mychal Massie and V. Nenaji Jackson?  b) How did each disagree with the concerns of those attending the rally?  c) Do you think their viewpoints are legitimate?  Explain your answer.

5.  List the statistics given in the article from a recent Pew Research Center survey.

6.  How do Brigade members view the NAACP and Jesse Jackson?

7.  How did Brigade members explain the small turnout at their rally yesterday?

8.  Do you think that the Brigade members and supporters have legitimate concerns?  Explain your answer.