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We Shall Overcome

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Describe the photograph below and try to determine where this girl might be. Look at the whole visible area for context clues — even the smallest details may reveal the answer!

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  • Write down descriptive words or phrases that come to mind when you look at this photograph.
  • Imagine that you are this young woman. Where are you right now? Why are you there?
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