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Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

 * Article title: "Asian American Movement"
 * Link: Asian American movement
 * Article Evaluation
 * The article's content is relevant to the topic, but it is relatively short/broad (i.e., only includes brief sections on the background, early developments, key Asian American figures, key organizations) and could be improved by including more details, perspectives, etc.
 * The article appears to be written neutrally. There is no bias towards a particular position and no arguments made in the article.
 * Most claims have a citation. However, there is one claim (paragraph 3 in Early Developments section of the article) where a citation is needed: Activists like Richard Aoki for example, served as a Field Marshal of the Black Panther Party prior to helping to form AAPA.[citation needed]
 * The citations appear to be reliable. The cited sources include peer-reviewed journal articles and books. However, more sources could be added to provide more information and diverse perspectives rather than simply citing the same few sources repeatedly throughout the article.
 * The article does tackle one of Wikipedia's equity gaps (coverage of historically underrepresented populations or subjects). However, while this article covers Asian Americans, a historically underrepresented population, it could do so with more depth and nuance. For example, although key figures are identified, they are not discussed with much depth in the article beyond their names being listed.
 * The article's Talk page shows that this article is supported by WikiProject Asian Americans and is also within the scope of Wiki Project United States. The Talk page also indicates that this article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, which is relevant to our purposes for this Wikipedia assignment for this course. The Talk page appears to primarily feature student/peer reviews and feedback regarding specific edit suggestions. The Talk page also shows that this article has been rated as C-Class.
 * Proposed improvements: Add more diverse sources/perspectives, more information (i.e., content pertaining to during and after the Asian American movement rather than only the background and early developments), and supplement the article with images to enhance readers' understanding of the article and make the article more visually appealing as well.
 * Sources
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Book Chapter (from The Asian American Movement by William Wei): "Race Versus Gender: The Asian American Women's Movement" - https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt14bt3pg

This source offers new perspectives (e.g., women) and sheds light on the intersectionality between gender and race by focusing on the role and contributions of Asian American women in the context of the Asian American movement.

Book Chapter (from Asian American Panethnicity by Yen Le Espiritu): "Coming Together: The Asian American Movement" - https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt1bw1jcp

'''This source provides information on the formation and evolution of Asian American identity (e.g., panethnicity, the coining of the term "Asian American") at the heart of the Asian American movement. It sheds light on how different Asian American communities (e.g., Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, etc.) came together and united in solidarity to achieve racial and social justice.''' Peer-Reviewed Journal Article (from Social Justice by Adalberto Aguirre Jr. and Shoon Lio): "Spaces of Mobilization: The Asian American/Pacific Islander Struggle for Social Justice" - https://www.jstor.org/stable/29768485 Peer-Reviewed Journal Article (from Social Justice by Adalberto Aguirre Jr. and Shoon Lio): "Spaces of Mobilization: The Asian American/Pacific Islander Struggle for Social Justice" - https://www.jstor.org/stable/29768485

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article (from Social Justice by Adalberto Aguirre Jr. and Shoon Lio): "Spaces of Mobilization: The Asian American/Pacific Islander Struggle for Social Justice" - https://www.jstor.org/stable/29768485

This source provides useful historical context for why this movement for social justice emerged in the 1960s, such as anti-Asian violence, legislation, stereotypes, etc. This source also illustrates how the Asian American movement was influenced by other movements in the United States during this time period, such as the Black Power movement, as well as global developments, such as the Vietnam War and decolonization.

Option 2

 * Article title: "Black Power Movement"
 * Link: Black power movement
 * Article Evaluation
 * The article's content is relevant to the topic. The article includes key figures, organizations, events, outcomes, etc. associated with the Black Power movement.
 * The article appears to be written neutrally. There is no bias towards a particular position and no arguments made in the article.
 * There are a considerable amount of claims that lack citations. There are five statements made throughout the article that are not supported by a source:  By 1969, the Black Panthers began purging members due to fear of law enforcement infiltration, engaged in multiple gunfights with police and one with a black nationalist organization. The Panthers continued their "Free Huey" campaign internationally. In the spirit of rising militancy, the League of Revolutionary Black Workers was formed in Detroit, which supported labor rights and black liberation.[citation needed]
 * On May 21, 1971, five Black Liberation Army members participated in the shootings of two New York City police officers, Joseph Piagentini and Waverly Jones. Those brought to trial for the shootings include Anthony Bottom (also known as Jalil Muntaqim), Albert Washington, Francisco Torres, Gabriel Torres, and Herman Bell.[citation needed]
 * During the jail sentence of White Panther John Sinclair a "Free John" concert took place, including John Lennon and Stevie Wonder. Sinclair was released two days later. On August 29, three BLA members murdered San Francisco police sergeant John Victor Young at his police station. Two days later, the San Francisco Chronicle received a letter signed by the BLA claiming responsibility for the attack.[citation needed]
 * 1972 was the year Newton shut down many Black Panther chapters and held a party meeting in Oakland, California. On January 27, the Black Liberation Army assassinated police officers Gregory Foster and Rocco Laurie in New York City. After the killings, a note sent to authorities portrayed the murders as a retaliation for the prisoner deaths during 1971 Attica prison riot. To date no arrests have been made.[citation needed]
 * After the killing of Trayvon Martin black power paramilitaries formed, including the Huey P. Newton Gun Club, African American Defense League, and the New Black Liberation Militia, all staging armed marches and military training.[citation needed]
 * Some of the citations are reliable, such as peer-reviewed journal articles. However, a significant number of the citations are news articles (e.g., USA Today, CBS News, etc.). These are not as reliable or appropriate for this Wikipedia article.
 * The article does tackle one of Wikipedia's equity gaps (coverage of historically underrepresented or misrepresented populations or subjects. This article specifically centers around African Americans, specifically activists and organizations involved in the Black Power movement (e.g., Black Panther Party), which are underrepresented/misrepresented populations/subjects.
 * The article's Talk page shows that this article is of interest to several WikiProjects. These WikiProjects include WikiProject Chicago, WikiProject Civil Rights Movement, WikiProject African Diaspora, and WikiProject United States History. In addition, this article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment between April 1, 2019 and June 7, 2019. Recent contributions found on this Talk page include concerns and edits pertaining to racial bias/bias in general rather than a neutral point of view as well as a lack of references to support claims. The Talk page also shows that this article has been rated as C-Class.
 * Sources
 * Peer-Reviewed Journal Article (from Organization of American Historians by Rhonda Y. Williams): "Black Women and Black Power" - https://www.jstor.org/stable/25162182
 * This source provides a deeper level of nuance and another perspective by exploring the Black Power movement through the lenses of both race and gender (i.e., intersectionality). It specifically does this by focusing on this movement from the perspective of Black women in particular.
 * Book (Black Power Beyond Borders: The Global Dimensions of the Black Power Movement by Nico Slate) - https://csu-lb.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CALS_ULB/tk3i0c/cdi_askewsholts_vlebooks_9781137295064
 * This source is helpful and useful because it situates the Black Power movement within a global context. This is important because, as we have been discussing and learning in this class, it is important to understand and consider United States history not in solely within an isolated national framework, but within a global framework as well.
 * Book (Black Power Beyond Borders: The Global Dimensions of the Black Power Movement by Nico Slate) - https://csu-lb.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CALS_ULB/tk3i0c/cdi_askewsholts_vlebooks_9781137295064
 * This source is helpful and useful because it situates the Black Power movement within a global context. This is important because, as we have been discussing and learning in this class, it is important to understand and consider United States history not in solely within an isolated national framework, but within a global framework as well.
 * This source is helpful and useful because it situates the Black Power movement within a global context. This is important because, as we have been discussing and learning in this class, it is important to understand and consider United States history not in solely within an isolated national framework, but within a global framework as well.

Option 3
'''This source highlights the perspectives of Native Americans during the 1960s and 1970s in the midst of the Red Power movement. This source importantly incorporates indigenous perspectives that are diverse in terms of tribe, gender, and age. It also demonstrates Native American resistance during the Red Power movement in the form of literature (e.g., newspapers, poems).'''
 * Article title: "Red Power Movement"
 * Link: Red Power movement
 * Article Evaluation
 * The article's content is relevant to the topic. It includes relevant aspects such as the movement's background, key organizations, developments, and legacy.
 * The article appears to be written neutrally. There is no bias towards a particular position and no arguments made in the article.
 * Most claims have a citation. However, there are several statements made throughout the article that are not supported by a citation: The RPM wanted to gain Indian participation in social institutions; it was instrumental in supporting the founding of Indian colleges, as well as the creation of Indian studies programs at existing institutions, and the establishment of museums and cultural centers to celebrate Indian contributions.
 * The university struggled to keep enrollment rates up and secure funding, which resulted in the ultimate loss of accreditation in 2005. However, the occupation that created D-Q University highlighted the importance of higher education for American Indians to the Red Power Movement.
 * On November 8, the protestors left the BIA building with paintings, artifacts, and $2 million worth of damage.
 * Many of the citations are unreliable. While there are a few peer-reviewed journal articles cited, the vast majority of citations are website articles/blog posts from .org sites and press materials/news articles.
 * The article does tackle one of Wikipedia's equity gaps (coverage of historically underrepresented or misrepresented populations or subjects. This article specifically centers around Native Americans (i.e., American Indians, indigenous peoples), which is a historically underrepresented population.
 * The article's Talk page indicates that this article is in the scope of multiple Wiki projects, specifically WikiProject Human Rights and WikiProject Indigenous Peoples of North America. The Talk page also reveals that this article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment between September 7, 2018 and December 28, 2018. There are not many discussions on the Talk page for this article, but the few entries available on this page include peer reviews and suggestions for expanding on the content of the article. The Talk page also shows that this article has been rated as Start-Class.
 * Sources
 * Peer-Reviewed Journal Article (from American Indian Quarterly by Seonghoon Kim): "We Have Always Had These Many Voices: Red Power Newspapers and a Community of Poetic Resistance" - https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5250/amerindiquar.39.3.0271
 * Sources
 * Peer-Reviewed Journal Article (from American Indian Quarterly by Seonghoon Kim): "We Have Always Had These Many Voices: Red Power Newspapers and a Community of Poetic Resistance" - https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5250/amerindiquar.39.3.0271

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article (from Pacific Historical Review by Bradley G. Shreve): "From Time Immemorial: The Fish-In Movement and the Rise of Intertribal Activism" - https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1525/phr.2009.78.3.403

'''This source effectively establishes and provides context for the beginning of the Red Power movement. It specifically does this by exploring the fish-in movement of the 1960s, in which various Native people/tribes came together to protest the arrests of local Native fishermen who had been charged with violating conservation laws and fishing out of season. In addition to this serving to provide context for the origins of the Red Power movement, this source also importantly traces the origins and development of intertribal activism, thus demonstrating the ways in which various Native American tribes came together in solidarity to speak against injustice and create change.'''