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Should I Sacrifice to Live Half-American?

In this letter to the editor, James G. Thompson, a 26-year-old African American, writes about his desire to defend his country and to continue the fight for civil rights as the United States enters World War II.

James G. Thompson

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6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement

July 7, 2022

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Expanding Democracy Through Intersecting Movements

In the continuing fight for justice and the expansion of democracy, understanding intersecting movements to end oppression is imperative and inspiring. Those at the intersections of geography, gender, poverty and race, as LFJ Director Jalaya Lyles Dunn explains, “will determine the fate of our democracy,” and have often been the agents of change, as witnessed by the connections between the past and the present highlighted in the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Civil Rights Memorial Center.

Expanding Democracy Through Intersecting Movements
Expanding Democracy
James Baldwin

October 25, 2022

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Issue 20, Fall 2001

A Bridge in Binghamton

A community museum reaches out to schools and families.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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Music Reconstructed: Lara Downes’ Classical Perspective on Jim Crow

Installment 4 From concertos to operas, Black composers captured the changes and challenges facing African Americans during Jim Crow. Renowned classical pianist Lara Downes is bringing new appreciation to the works of

April 26, 2022

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Misunderstood Terms and Practices

What is the Truth About American Muslims? Misunderstood Terms and Practices 14. What does “jihad” mean? Isn’t it a “holy war”? “Jihad” literally means striving, or doing one’s utmost. Within Islam, there are two basic

Topic

Religion

October 11, 2012

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Issue 44, Summer 2013

Set in Stone

How do monuments that venerate individuals who promoted hate and bigotry affect our efforts to create a more tolerant society?

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Issue 5, Fall 2023

A Call for Anti-Bias Education

Illustration of adult revealing to younger people a protest occurring behind an American flag.

To develop the next generation of civic leaders, educate children early and in age-appropriate ways about their identities and key concepts about race.

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June 12, 2019

Teaching Juneteenth

Young men of color in matching outfits dancing together outside.

The history of Juneteenth acknowledges hard history while also empowering students to be advocates for change.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Rest and Reflect, Then Let Peace and Love Be Your Guide in 2023

“So I say to you, walk with the wind, brothers and sisters, and let the spirit of peace and the power of everlasting love be your guide.” —Rep. John Lewis

James Baldwin
Yaki's Mural
The Night Before the Dream

December 26, 2022

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Issue 59, Summer 2018

(In)Visible Identity

Invisibly Identity Illustrated by Vish Singh | TT59 Summer 2018 Magazine

Sikhs have been in the United States for more than 125 years, but our collective lack of knowledge about this religious group is leaving Sikh students vulnerable.

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