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We are the staff of the Southern Poverty Law Center's Learning for Justice program. We are committed to teaching and learning together in community to foster the practice of democracy for the greater good of our communities in the South and our nation.

Articles by Learning for Justice

Making Black History Month Memorable

We asked our 25 Teaching Tolerance Advisory Board members what advice they would offer to fellow educators about Black History Month. Each of these experienced educators offers a wealth of expertise, especially when it comes to bringing multicultural topics into the classroom.

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Celebrate Women This Black History Month

Historian Carter G. Woodson established the first Negro History Week in 1926—a celebration that later became Black History Month. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, a group founded by Woodson, selects a new theme for Black History Month each year. This year’s theme is "Black Women in American Culture and History."

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Durham Schools Agree to End Discriminatory Policies

We were encouraged to see that the school system in Durham, N.C., last week agreed to end discriminatory practices that prevent Latino students from receiving an adequate public education.

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Teaching the Movement

We’ve rereleased the powerful documentary, "A Time for Justice," to help schools educate their students about the civil rights movement.

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Ten Myths About Immigration

Debunk the misinformation students bring to school—and help them think for themselves.

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