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Only Young Once: The Case for Dismantling the South’s School-to-Prison Pipeline
We must end the long-standing maltreatment and criminalization of Black children in the education system throughout the South.
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The Heart of Facilitation in Restorative Justice
Inclusivity, understanding of power dynamics and cultural sensitivity are the heart of facilitation for effective restorative justice practices.
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Activism Online
This lesson introduces children to different ways young people have used the internet to work toward positive social change.
September 25, 2017
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The Power of Place
LFJ Director Jalaya Liles Dunn explains that “the victories for justice must be fought for and by ordinary people in the South together with allies from other parts of the nation.”
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Hostile Opposition to the Civil Rights Movement
Understand how hostile opposition efforts tried to slow or prevent the movement for equality and justice, and apply lessons to today’s justice issues.
February 24, 2025
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Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of the Department of Education
By fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access, the Department of Education is a vital federal agency for the future of our nation.
March 20, 2025
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What Are the Values of Democracy?
The ideals of democracy are at the core of our shared values and national identity. This resource examines our democratic values as a step in understanding our politics, government and country today. Learn more with LFJ's Civics for Democracy series.
January 8, 2025
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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.
July 8, 2019
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Slavery and the Civil War, Part 2
Salem State University professor Bethany Jay returns to examine how the actions of free and enslaved African Americans shaped the progress of the Civil War and contributed to emancipation.
July 8, 2019
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Talking to Children About the History of Slavery in the United States
Recommendations and age-appropriate information to emphasize in conversations about slavery and racism in the U.S.
November 20, 2024