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Literature
Run, Mary, Run
This spiritual illustrates the relationship between Christian allusions and resisting enslavement on a physical and spiritual level.
January 5, 2018
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War with Mexico
In his editorial, Douglass argues that the Mexican War was a mechanism to expand slavery.
January 5, 2018
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The Militia Act of 1862
The Militia Act paved the way for the Emancipation Proclamation, but it also illustrates inequality and reflects perspectives of white supremacy.
January 6, 2018
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Private Laws of the State of North-Carolina (1858-1859)
This legal act dictates the prohibition of the sale of alcohol near the campus or to students of Davidson College, and the resulting punishments for the crime are dependent upon the social identity of the offender.
December 15, 2017
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Students, Families and Educators Should Lead the Way on the Gun Crisis
Educator Mica Pollock and her daughter Elea call for a legislative response to school shootings.
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Self-awareness in the Classroom
One elementary teacher explains how she helps students develop self-awareness, a key feature of social emotional learning.
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On Intersectionality and Allyship
If we want to be allies to our students, we have to recognize—and honor—their full identities. That means also recognizing and working to remedy interlocking systems of oppression.
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Helping After Harvey
Bad things happen, but when they do, we can empower students to make a difference.
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Meet Hiram Rhodes Revels
This is the story of Hiram Rhodes Revels, the first black senator in the United States.
February 19, 2020
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Celebrating Freedom Means Celebrating Defiance
Given the controversy around kneeling during the national anthem, studying and discussing two landmark Supreme Court cases can provide students with examples of an oppressed group of people who defied authority and won.