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What the International Response to the Civil Rights Movement Tells us about Ferguson.

This article from 2014 draws attention to the international implications of the Civil Rights Movement. Moreover, it compares and contrasts the Civil Rights Movement and Cold War Politics with modern-day social justice struggles and international politics.

Justin Worland

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement

July 7, 2022

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Loving for All

Richard and Mildred Loving were plaintiffs in the historic Supreme Court ruling Loving v. Virginia, which struck down race restrictions on the freedom to marry. What follows is Mildred Loving’s public statement delivered on June 12, 2007, the 40th Anniversary of the decision.

Mildred Loving

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

Geography

July 7, 2014

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March 13, 2020

What We’re Reading This Week: March 13, 2020

A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.

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May 6, 2015

Seeing ALL Identities of LGBTQ Youth of Color

A boy, his face covered by his hair and hand, is pictured outside in snowy weather

Giovanni Blair McKenzie gave this speech about supporting LGBTQ youth of color and “interlocking forms of discrimination” at the 2015 Human Rights Campaign’s Time to THRIVE conference.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

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Veteran Benefits Denied Holders

An article in a Black newspaper that describes how thousands of Black soldiers and others from marginalized groups, including LGBTQ people, were denied GI benefits after returning from World War II

John H. Young III

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement

July 7, 2022

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Issue 4, Spring 2023

The Power of Place: Art as a Tool for Social Justice

Alabama artists are depicting honest history and challenging historical invisibility—reshaping public narratives of justice in their communities.

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Issue 49, Spring 2015

Hearing the Lion's Story

Illustration of a lion's face inside the trunk of a barren tree

Racial stress can silence children. Storytelling can awaken their voices.

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February 26, 2024

Charles Person: Freedom Rider Encourages Others To Get On Board

For the youngest of the original Freedom Riders who boarded buses in 1961, the quest for justice continues.

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Rights & Activism

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Teaching in the Wake of Police Violence

Yesterday, the police officer who shot Atatiana Jefferson inside her home during a wellness check was charged with murder. But the grief and righteous anger at her killing continue today. How will you talk with your students about injustice, police violence and the fact that black lives matter? Here are a few places to begin.

Don't Say Nothing
Discussing Race, Racism and Police Violence
Why Teaching Black Lives Matter Matters | Part I

October 15, 2019

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Issue 53, Summer 2016

Webinars for Your Summer Weekends

Summer’s here! Catch up on our on-demand webinars and spread the word.

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