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Lynching: White Supremacy, Terrorism and Black Resilience

Episode 6, Season 4 Black American experiences during Jim Crow were deeply affected by the ever-present threat of lynching and other forms of racist violence. Historian Kidada Williams amplifies perspectives from Black

October 26, 2021

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The New Deal, Jim Crow and the Black Cabinet

Episode 10, Season 4 Opportunities created by the New Deal were often denied to African Americans. And that legacy of exclusion from jobs, loans and services can be seen today in federal programs and policies as well as

January 11, 2022

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Issue 64, Spring 2020

Teaching America’s Interwoven Histories

The shared history of African Americans and Indigenous Americans is rarely taught. TT talked to Professor Tiya Miles about why we can’t understand American history without it.

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Issue 2, Spring 2022

Teaching Local History in Tulsa

Illustration of students reading in class.

The history of the Tulsa Race Massacre was buried for 100 years. Teachers are trying to change that.

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January 14, 2020

Teach This: Politics and History Textbooks

A stack of textbooks—viewed from the side—in varying conditions of use, from good to worn out.

A recent New York Times article compares history textbooks to show the radical differences between California and Texas editions. It’s a great opportunity to encourage your students to think about the role politics plays in curriculum.

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Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity

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Issue 61, Spring 2019

Preserving a More Honest History

Want to take a field trip to a historic home or plantation? Here’s how to choose one that honors the enslaved people who lived and worked there.

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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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The History of African-American Social Dance

Why do we dance? African-American social dances started as a way for enslaved Africans to keep cultural traditions alive and retain a sense of inner freedom. They remain an affirmation of identity and independence. In this electric demonstration, packed with live performances, choreographer, educator and TED Fellow Camille A. Brown explores what happens when communities let loose and express themselves by dancing together.

Camille A. Brown

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6-8 9-12

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Class Immigration

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History

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September 28, 2018

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November 15, 2021

Students Lose When Black Women Aren’t Supported

To mitigate the harm against Black students and all children of color in schools, we must love and support Black women in school leadership roles.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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Teaching the Truth About Confederate History

Did you know that, in seven states, April is officially designated as Confederate History Month? Or that Confederate monuments can be found from Portland, Oregon, to the Bronx in New York? These resources can help you teach the real history behind the "Lost Cause" and public monuments in its honor—and explore how communities are challenging this false narrative.

SPLC’s ‘Whose Heritage?’ Report: A Teaching Opportunity
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Teaching Hard History: American Slavery

April 8, 2019

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