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Who Decides What’s “Civil”?
When acts of protest are met with calls for civility, it’s a good idea to give students some historical context about the concept.
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Wade in the Water
In this poem, Smith recounts her experience at a Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters’ show and the love she, and every other audience member, was shown.
February 21, 2019
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Understanding Jim Crow
In this transcript, David Cunningham, a prominent professor of sociology, discusses the emergence of Jim Crow laws and their legal and cultural power.
November 3, 2015
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Youth—United! #Enough in Kalamazoo, Michigan
We reached out to students from around the United States who are working to keep their schools safe from gun violence. This time, we caught up with senior Jenna Bowker, founding member of Students for Gun Legislation at Kalamazoo Central High.
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Text-dependent Questions for “Jim Crow as a Form of Racialized Social Control”
Text-dependent Questions accompany “Jim Crow as a Form of Racialized Social Control.”
July 18, 2017
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Life After Diversity Training
When the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights mandated diversity trainings for this school district, everyone pulled together to make some serious changes for the better.
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Fourth graders and the 14th Amendment
Reading the U.S. Constitution prompts students to consider equality issues in their own lives.
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The Truth About Voting
In this lesson, students will learn some common myths about voting today, think through who these myths might benefit, learn why these myths are incorrect and consider how people might ensure every eligible citizen has a chance to vote. In an extension activity, students learn how to register to vote.
October 8, 2020