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Alabama’s Immigration Law: The New Jim Crow
Alabama’s new law—with provisions against hiring, harboring or transporting undocumented immigrants—is bad enough for adults. But it is potentially disastrous for kids.
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Sources | Ten Myths About Immigration
A list of sources that help to dispel common immigration myths.
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Marcus Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association
This segment examines black nationalist leader Marcus Garvey and his organization, the Universal Negro Improvement Association. Best known for his leadership in a "back to Africa" movement, Garvey's ideas would influence later black nationalist thought.
July 8, 2014
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Building Cultural Bridges: Tips for Teachers
A list of tips for teachers about cultural competence in the classroom.
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What Do I Say to Students About Immigration Orders?
Educators are fielding questions from students about recently issued executive orders on immigration, refugee resettlement and a U.S.-Mexico border wall. Here are some suggestions for how to best answer students.
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DREAM Act of 2011
Laura Vazquez, an analyst for the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), presented this statement to a Congressional subcommittee at the hearing “S. 952, DEVELOPMENT, RELIEF, AND EDUCATION FOR ALIEN MINORS (DREAM) ACT OF 2011” on June 28, 2011.
July 2, 2014
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The Words “We” Use for “The Other”
Too often, teachers present geographically distant regions—and the people who live in them—as “other.” Here’s how you can avoid doing so.
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A Difficult Decision to Join the Military: Tosh Yasutake
“Tosh Yasutake’s father was arrested by the FBI after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and held in internment camps administered by the Department of Justice. The rest of the family was incarcerated in the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Tosh volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team while still in camp. In this clip, he talks about making that decision.”
February 5, 2019
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Feelings About Being Placed in an “Assembly Center”: Masao Watanabe
“Masao Watanabe grew up in Seattle, Washington, and during the war was initially sent to the 'assembly center' at the fairgrounds in Puyallup, Washington. In this video clip, he talks about his initial reactions upon arrival.”
February 5, 2019