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A Student Remembers Her School's 'Lunch Man,' Philando Castile

A Student Remembers
On July 6, 2016, Philando Castile was pulled over by police near Saint Paul, Minn., after being misidentified as a robbery suspect. He was then shot and killed by an officer during the traffic stop. In this StoryCorps edition, Chad Eisen-Ramgren has a conversation with his 10-year-old daughter, who was a student at the school where Mr. Phil managed the cafeteria.
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StoryCorps
Grade Level
3-5
Topic
Race & Ethnicity Class
Subject
History
Social Justice Domain
Identity Diversity Justice Action
September 28, 2018
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The History of African-American Social Dance

Af Am Social dance/ted
Why do we dance? African-American social dances started as a way for enslaved Africans to keep cultural traditions alive and retain a sense of inner freedom. They remain an affirmation of identity and independence. In this electric demonstration, packed with live performances, choreographer, educator and TED Fellow Camille A. Brown explores what happens when communities let loose and express themselves by dancing together.
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Camille A. Brown
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6-8 9-12
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Race & Ethnicity Class Immigration
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History
Geography
Social Justice Domain
Identity Diversity Justice
September 28, 2018
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The Atlantic Slave Trade: What too few textbooks told you

Atlantic Slave Trade
Slavery has occurred in many forms throughout the world, but the Atlantic slave trade-which forcibly brought more than 10 million Africans to the Americas-stands out for both its global scale and its lasting legacy. Anthony Hazard discusses the historical, economic and personal impact of this massive historical injustice.
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Anthony Hazard
Grade Level
6-8 9-12
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Race & Ethnicity Religion Class Immigration
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History
Economics
Geography
Social Justice Domain
Identity Diversity Justice
September 28, 2018
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Teaching About Sexual Assault and Consent

Allegations of sexual assault and harassment have dominated the news this week. This edition of The Moment offers resources that can guide you through tough but necessary classroom conversations about consent and responsibility.

  • The Brett Kavanaugh Controversy Has Inspired a Dangerous Defense
  • Say No to “Boys Will Be Boys”
  • Teaching Consent Doesn't Have to Be Hard
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Dr. Kiara Lee-Heart

Dr. Kiara Lee-Heart is a native of Richmond, Virginia. She holds a B.A. in sociology with a minor in Latin American and Iberian Studies from the University of Richmond and a master’s degree in education from the University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education. She earned her Ph.D. in education at Virginia Commonwealth University and her dissertation research focused on colorism and the lived experiences of dark-skinned Black college students. She teaches first-year students writing and critical thinking skills in the Department of Focused Inquiry at Virginia Commonwealth University. Kiara
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