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Straight Talk About the N-Word
Sean Price's interview with Arizona State University Professor Neal A. Lester. Lester has twice taught courses on the n-word—and found there’s plenty to talk about.
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A Message From Our Director
LFJ Director Jalaya Liles Dunn insists, “How we respond to this urgent moment will determine how we shape the meaning of justice.”
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What We're Reading
Our book reviews can help you keep your practice fresh and informed.
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Five Things Not to Do During Black History Month
Careful planning, thoughtfulness and alliances will help educators avoid the pitfalls of Black History Month.
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Does This Child Have a Friend?
Innovative social inclusion programs are reducing the social isolation of students with disabilities, ending harassment and stereotyping, and improving life opportunities.
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'At Risk' of Greatness
Teacher Lisa Weinbaum honors students who break stereotypes, defy odds and make the world a better place.
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A Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Venture, a Native of Africa
In this text, Venture Smith recounted his experiences as an enslaved person in New England, including his work to pay his enslaver for his freedom in the mid-18th century.
December 15, 2017
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Hate at School Report
We surveyed thousands of educators and the picture that emerges is the opposite of what schools should be. Our report details the scope of the problem and what you can do to help.
April 16, 2019
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Toolkit for “Lies My Bookshelf Told Me: Slavery in Children’s Literature”
Our online Teaching Hard History Text Library includes a wealth of primary and secondary source documents about slavery to share with students of all ages.
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Different Colors of Beauty
The overall goal of these lessons is to help students develop their racial or ethnic identities in a safe and open classroom environment. Each lesson capitalizes on a slightly different modality of learning. The lessons
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