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Healing Touch
Susie King Taylor's illegal education as an enslaved child turned her into a teenage teacher and nurse during the Civil War.
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Titles II and III: The Right to Go Where You Want
In the United States in 2014, we take our freedom of movement for granted. We can drink from any water fountain, shop in any store and stay in any hotel we can afford. Prior to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, these simple activities were not so simple.
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Title I: Who Gets to Vote?
Primary sources can help students explore just how controversial voting rights were in the century preceding the Act.
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What We’re Reading
The latest in culturally aware literature and resources for teachers of all grades.
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Toolkit for Doing History in Buncombe County
Students can learn about local struggles for justice through primary sources. This toolkit will help you collaborate with staff at a local library or archive to locate primary sources that teach your students about their community’s history.
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Jim Crow Is Watching
In this essay, the author describes the ways in which the Civil War and 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments guaranteed African Americans certain rights, but how those rights were quickly reversed due to intimidation and the Jim Crow system.
April 27, 2016
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Community Arts Showcase
Students produce original art that conveys an anti-bias or social justice message then work with school staff to plan a public showcase of their work.
July 13, 2014
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Say No to “Boys Will Be Boys”
How can we disrupt toxic masculinity in our boys as they come of age? Let’s start by eliminating some phrases from our homes and classrooms.
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