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Insurrection in Currituck

The newspaper article relays the secondhand story of enslaved people fleeing from a plantation and joining up with Irish laborers in pursuit of “their freedom.” The escaping party was found, and the Irish “abolitionists” were denounced.
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“Gatesville Family Visitor”
Grade Level
6-8 9-12
Topic
Slavery
Subject
History
Social Justice Domain
Identity Diversity Action
December 15, 2017
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Irina Starovoytova

Irina Y. Starovoytova, a teacher of English and American Studies at Tambov School #6 in Tambov, Russia, created this retelling of a traditional Russian fable especially for Teaching Tolerance.
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“Cornerstone” Speech

In this speech, Alexander H. Stephens justifies the Confederacy’s secession, arguing that the “cornerstone” of the Confederacy is the maintenance of the institution of slavery and the belief in the inferiority of African Americans.
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Alexander H. Stephens
Grade Level
6-8 9-12
Topic
Slavery
Subject
History
January 6, 2018
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Among Friends and Neighbors

Many stories people shared with us dealt with difficult moments involving friends and neighbors. Factors that affect how they speak up include how well or little they know each other, how often they interact and how damaging they consider the offense to be.
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Bullying & Bias
July 20, 2009
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The Obstacles Faced by Children of Color

It’s widely understood that African-American kids—and other children of color—get fewer opportunities in life than white kids. But still, it is jarring to find that perception overwhelmingly confirmed in a survey of adults whose jobs involve helping children.
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Vanessa Hua

Vanessa Hua is a freelance writer and editor in Southern California. She has received awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Asian American Journalists Association.