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One Hundred Years in the Making
Get to Know the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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Teaching My Daughter That Africa Is a Continent
When a country is compared to a continent, we effectively communicate that not all countries—or the people in them—are significant enough for us to name.
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The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, The African
This excerpt gives a first-person account of Equiano’s forced transatlantic voyage, including being brought on board, the horrors of being on deck and being sold in the yard once the ship reached land.
July 29, 2016
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Mendez v. Westminster
Preceding the Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, Mendez v. Westminster challenged the segregation of Mexican Americans in schools in Orange County, California.
July 29, 2016
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The Indian Problem Is Getting Worse—Isn't It Great?
In this blog post, Houska emphasizes the enduring spirit of the Native American people and their culture, outlines the group’s past and present obstacles and calls to action young Native Americans to carry on the torch of resilience.
July 29, 2016
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Antonio's Card/La tarjeta de Antonio
In this story, Antonio learns that words have power, and that can be both a good and bad thing. As Mother’s Day approaches he must decide how to show his love for his mother and her partner and whether he wants that declaration to be public.
July 29, 2016
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Where Scholars Disagree: How SCOTUS Influenced the Civil Rights Movement
Scholars are divided on the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the civil rights movement. This blogger, a history teacher, explains why this debate is a valuable lesson.
