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February 19, 2021

Teaching the Historical Context of January 6

Angled view of the United States capitol building.

As the political fallout from the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot unfolds, it’s critical that educators help students contextualize white supremacist movements of the past and present.

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Counter Censorship Efforts by Uplifting BLM at School

The annual National Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action for 2023 is February 6-10. The guiding principles behind this event can be an important frame through which to reimagine more liberatory educational spaces for Black children and—as these LFJ resources indicate—for all children. This Black History Month, be intentional in countering censorship efforts.

Black Lives Matter Week of Action
Bringing Black Lives Matter Into the Classroom | Part II
Black Visibility Matters: The Inconvenient Truths of Bias and Erasure

January 30, 2023

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Eleanor Roosevelt Resigns from the DAR

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a non-profit organization known for its lineage-based membership. Members of the DAR must be able to trace their genealogy back to an individual connected to American Independence. In this letter, Eleanor Roosevelt responds to the DAR’s refusal in February 1939 to allow the black performer Marian Anderson to sing at their auditorium, Constitution Hall.

Eleanor Roosevelt

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

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Rights & Activism

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Civics

History

July 4, 2014

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February 6, 2019

Teachers Against Child Detention: “We’re Not Gonna Stop”

Immigrant families and allies gather behind a sign that reads, "Keep our families together."

Teacher of the Year Mandy Manning talks with TT about the movement to end child detention, the upcoming Teach-In for Freedom and a Call to Action she hopes all educators will hear.

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Immigration Rights & Activism

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June 20, 2023

Connect Voting Rights History to Current Policies and Discourse

A diverse group of people are moving toward the right and the person in front is holding a banner that reads "Protect voting rights for all."

Uncovering the honest history of voting rights in the U.S. is crucial to create an inclusive society and realize the democratic ideals expressed in the Constitution.

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Civil Rights Movement Rights & Activism

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Issue 2, Spring 2022

Using Inquiry to Teach Honest History

Use inquiry to teach honest history!

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What the International Response to the Civil Rights Movement Tells us about Ferguson.

This article from 2014 draws attention to the international implications of the Civil Rights Movement. Moreover, it compares and contrasts the Civil Rights Movement and Cold War Politics with modern-day social justice struggles and international politics.

Justin Worland

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement

July 7, 2022

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Issue 51, Fall 2015

The Young and the Registered

Teaching Tolerance illustration Young and the Registered

Voting doesn’t just change election results—it can change lives.

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Rights & Activism

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Issue 65, Fall 2020

The Weaponization of Whiteness in Schools

Illustration of young child surrounded by angry eyes.

It’s time to recognize and stop the pattern.

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Veteran Benefits Denied Holders

An article in a Black newspaper that describes how thousands of Black soldiers and others from marginalized groups, including LGBTQ people, were denied GI benefits after returning from World War II

John H. Young III

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement

July 7, 2022

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