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Understanding Past and Present Labor Injustice through Music
Period songs give students an understanding of early 19th century labor conditions
July 6, 2009
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Home Was a Horse Stall
This true story is about the internment of a Japanese American family during World War II.
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Years After Brown, the Battle for Integration Continues
The Brown decision represents a symbol of the country we still seek to become.
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The Classical Roots of White Supremacy
A whitewashed history of the ancient world lays the foundation for white supremacy across the curriculum.
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"Safe Saturday" Conversations About Race
An educator’s message motivated by personal unresolved grief leads to the creation of a safe space for intensive, interactive learning about racism and honest U.S. history.
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Opinion of the Supreme Court in United States v. The Amistad (1841)
This is the majority opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court in the Amistad case. It illustrates an important moment in American history when enslaved Africans won legal freedom.
December 14, 2017
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Defining Moments \ di-'fī-ning 'mō-mnts \
n. pl. Children’s dictionaries have the power to shape how kids see the world. Be sure yours promotes tolerance.
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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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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