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A Personal Mission: Sammy Younge Jr.

Sammy Y.
Although raised in a prosperous and prestigious African-American home in Tuskegee, Ala., Sammy Younge found himself drawn most to the civil rights movement. While the cause cost him his life, his actions and determination helped to transform this Southern city.
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Learning for Justice Staff
Grade Level
6-8 9-12
Topic
Civil Rights Movement Class
Subject
History
Social Justice Domain
Identity Diversity Justice Action
July 31, 2018
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Street Justice

The distrust between the Jewish community and African-American community in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn in the 1990s reached an all-time high when a runaway car struck two children.
by
Jim Carnes
Grade Level
6-8
Topic
Religion Immigration
Subject
History
Social Justice Domain
Identity Action
May 22, 2017
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Race Riots

In this essay, the author gives a short history of race riots, showing how they were originally organized by whites in an effort to show dominance over African Americans, particularly in the South.
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Learning for Justice Staff
Grade Level
9-12
Subject
Civics
History
Geography
Social Justice Domain
Justice
June 20, 2016
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Frederick Douglass

This biography tells the story of Frederick Douglass’ escape from slavery and how he became one of the most important voices of his time and ours.
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Barbara Spindel
Grade Level
3-5
Topic
Slavery
Subject
History
Social Justice Domain
Justice Action
February 19, 2020