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StoryCorps: I Couldn't Buy a Movie Ticket
“What was the saddest moment of your life?”
July 8, 2014
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StoryCorps: It Was Never a Slum to Me
“They called it slums but it was never a slum to me.”
July 8, 2014
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Connecting the ‘Brown’ Decision to Today’s Social Justice Movement
Teach the Supreme Court’s decision in 'Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka' in all its complexity and relevance to the ongoing movement for inclusive education.
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StoryCorps: Registering to Vote
“He asked me, 'How many black jelly beans are in the jar...'”
July 8, 2014
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Laws of North Carolina (1822)
This legal act details the duties of patrollers in Richmond county: the formation of such units, the benefits of such a position and guidelines on how to treat enslaved black people while serving this role.
December 15, 2017
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Homeowners Picket FHA Officials Over Broken-Down Homes, Unkept Promises, Philadelphia Tribune (June 24, 1972)
A newspaper article about the Federal Housing Administration’s failure to fund promised repairs to Black homeowners
July 7, 2022
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Educating for Democracy
Effective civics literacy develops critical thinkers who can connect history and current events to engage in democratic action in building an equitable and just society.
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StoryCorps: Mother Enrolled Me in School
“Everywhere we went my mother would make sure that they enrolled us in school.”
July 8, 2014
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Teens Find Fun, Focus in Summer Programs
Summer is the most violent time of year in urban areas. Some cite hotter temperatures, while others point the finger at out-of-school teenagers. No one factor is to blame, but it makes sense to provide opportunities for young people while keeping them off the streets. Summer service programs can help.
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Toolkit for "Finding Our Power: A Q&A with Carol Anderson"
This toolkit offers resources that can help you teach the subject of voter suppression and contextualize this history for students.