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'We were still the enemy'
Kenji Ima recalls life in America's World War II prison camps. His daughter works with a Seattle-based educational theater company to share his story.
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Misunderstood Terms and Practices
What is the Truth About American Muslims? Misunderstood Terms and Practices 14. What does “jihad” mean? Isn’t it a “holy war”? “Jihad” literally means striving, or doing one’s utmost. Within Islam, there are two basic
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Reconstruction
These images show how different people reacted to the end of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery.
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Slavery in the Constitution
Constitutional and legal historian Paul Finkelman explains the critical role slavery played in the founding of the United States and how the politics of slavery shaped in U.S. Constitution in ways that are still evident today.
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Slavery and the Northern Economy
In this episode, historian Christy Clark-Pujara examines the role the North played in perpetuating slavery and the truth behind the phrase “slavery built the United States.”
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Slavery and the Civil War, Part 1
What really caused the Civil War? This episode, with Bethany Jay, Ph.D., examines the complex role that slavery played in causing the Civil War and outlines ways to teach this history and clarify our understanding of the Confederacy.
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In the Footsteps of Others: Process Drama
Lindsay Anne Randall explains “process drama” — a method to help build empathy and understand the risks and complexities that enslaved individuals faced.
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(Bonus) Ten More … Film and the History of Slavery
Film historian Ron Briley returns with more suggestions for teaching through film — from thought-provoking documentaries and feature films to miniseries.
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Teaching Juneteenth
The history of Juneteenth acknowledges hard history while also empowering students to be advocates for change.