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Learning Hard History on the Road
Charlottesville residents took to the road this summer to learn how the past can help them construct a more just and peaceful present.
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What Does the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mean to You?
For many educators, the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination prompted reflection on how he and the causes he championed continue to shape our lives.
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January 9, 2018
Do's and Don'ts of Celebrating MLK Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an ideal time to reflect on the life and legacy of this great leader, but it's important to do it with care and nuance—and to keep the conversation going beyond January 15.
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SPLC’s ‘Whose Heritage?’ Report: A Teaching Opportunity
Across the country, schools, monuments and statues pay homage to the Confederacy. A new report can help teach the history behind these public fixtures—and how they spread throughout the South and beyond.
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Hate at School: May 2018
Last month, we tracked 72 school-based episodes of hate in 25 states and in Washington, D.C.
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Teaching Hard History With Primary Sources
We can’t teach the truth about American history without including the voices of enslaved people.
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Another Slavery Simulation: We Can and Must Do Better
A simulation of an auction during a fifth-grade lesson about slavery last week is just the latest illustration of why we need better ways to teach hard history.
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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
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Hearing About the Bombing of Pearl Harbor: Akiko Kurose
“Akiko Kurose grew up in Seattle, Washington. In this clip, she talks about how she felt when she heard that Japan had bombed Pearl Harbor.”
February 5, 2019