professional development
Signing of Voting Rights Act of 1965 (Transcript)
This piece is to accompany African Americans Face and Fight Obstacles to VotingWatch the video here.
October 26, 2011
The accurate history of American slavery should be taught to children in age-appropriate and honest ways that develop critical thinking, while recognizing that Black history is U.S. history and goes beyond slavery. These LFJ publications—including Teaching Hard History: American Slavery, a K-12 curriculum framework—reinforce the importance of teaching this history honestly and provide resources for educators and parents.