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Decolonizing the Classroom: Teaching With Indigenous Comics
Bring Native cultures, stories and perspectives out of the margins of your curriculum with comics by and about Native peoples.
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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.
July 7, 2022
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The 1965 Voting Rights Act — 60th Anniversary
The 60th anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA) reminds us that we need to not only preserve the protections of the VRA — and reinstate those that have been removed or diluted — but also to strengthen voting rights to achieve a thriving democracy in the United States. The VRA is more than a legacy of the Civil Rights Movement; it remains essential for ensuring equal access to the ballot.
- Why the 1965 Voting Rights Act Is Crucial for Democracy
- Our Votes Matter: Action Steps in Planning to Vote
- Understanding Voter Suppression in Today’s Election Process
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Insult or Honor?
Are American Indian names, mascots and logos insulting or honorable? Veronica Majerol outlines the debate, citing evidence from local high school students, the N.C.A.A, and a founder of the National Coalition on Racism in Sports and the Media.
January 21, 2016
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The Zoot-Suit Riots
In this essay, the author details the violence imposed by GIs in the 1940s on the Mexican American population living in Los Angeles, California.
April 28, 2016
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Reporting on Environmental Racism
In this upper-grades activity, students use basic news reporting skills to explore the impact of environmental racism.
July 6, 2009
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Keepers of the Word
Bilingual storytellers blend history, tradition and culture to teach the power of language and story.
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Acclaimed Documentary ‘One Survivor Remembers’ Urges All to Never Forget
Survivor testimony provides a crucial way to learn about the Holocaust, understand the context, history and diversity of Jewish people, and address antisemitism in the world today.
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Waiting for Tiana: Prioritizing Cultural Diversity in Literature
Recalling a chance encounter with a Princess Tiana shampoo bottle led this educator to reflect on the importance of diverse children’s books.
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Remarks on Signing the Immigration Act of 1965
The Immigration Act of 1965 abolished the "country-of-origin" immigration quota system and established a system of entry based on skills and family relationships with U.S. residents. In addition to his remarks about these changes, President Johnson announced asylum for Cuban refugees.
June 11, 2015