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Carol Anderson on Voter Suppression: A Q&A with the Author of ‘One Person, No Vote’
Professor and author Carol Anderson explains how voter suppression remains alive and well—and how it’s hurting us all.
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Brown v. Board: What It Means Today
Examine the impact of Brown v. Board and the state of school segregation today using interviews with 14 Americans from Teaching Tolerance magazine.
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Introducing 'The New Jim Crow'
In The New Jim Crow, Michelle Alexander explores complex questions about the criminal justice system and the history of race and racial justice in the United States.
October 13, 2014
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Drawing on Justice
The Comic Book Project encourages students to address social issues in their lives and schools with art and creativity.
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Teach About Blackface and Other Racist Halloween Choices
As Halloween approaches, how are you talking to your students about the impact of their costume choices? Here are three techniques any educator can try.
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Bibi
This film explores intersectionality in a powerful way, illustrating the beauty and conflict that can arise as we move between languages, places and societal expectations. (Available for streaming only)
May 27, 2020
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Exposing Hidden Homophobia
Students learn to spot bias in their culture —and confront their own homophobia in the process.
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Fake News and Teachable Moments
In the world of alternative facts, media literacy is becoming an increasingly essential component for raising critical thinkers in the classroom. A recent movie promotional campaign highlights this need and offers a great teachable moment.
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Film Festival
Students review films related to a theme in the central text, then plan, prepare for and host a community film festival.
July 13, 2014