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Confederate Script
Digital, in-color images of Confederate bills: $1, $2, $5, $10, $50, $500.
December 14, 2017
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Male Prisoners Hoeing a Field
The photo shows African-American men hoeing in the field of a prison.
December 14, 2017
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Cabin from Point of Pines Plantation in Charleston County, South Carolina
This cabin served as housing for enslaved persons in South Carolina. Despite some changes since emancipation, the house provides insight into the living conditions of enslaved persons on large southern plantations.
December 14, 2017
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Appendix B
LGBTQ Historical Figures The erasure of LGBTQ figures from our history books and classrooms does a disservice to students on three fronts: 1) It introduces bias into our studies, providing an incomplete and unfair
November 7, 2018
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Examining Identity and Assimilation
Examine identity and assimilation with an activity that asks the essential question: Was there ever a part of your identity you had to hide?
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Literacy as Resistance
This image group features portraits of Frederick Douglass, Phillis Wheatley and Olaudah Equiano, who all learned to read and write while they were enslaved. Each used their gifts to help end slavery.
January 28, 2020
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A Call for Democratic Education
Since the polarized 2016 election, many people have suggested what schools can do to promote civility, critical thinking and civic engagement. This educator says democratic education might be the most important way to go.
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How ‘Homegoing’ Has Changed My Teaching
After reading Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing, this teacher is doubling down on his efforts to root the study of literature and written expression in an emancipatory impulse.
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Curtains Up! A Teacher’s 'Hamilton' Performance
Stepping way outside of his comfort zone, this teacher performed Hamilton scenes for his students, showing them the power of embracing productive discomfort and trying new things.
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The N-Word: Connected Through Historical Disconnect?
Dr. Neal Lester talks about meeting folks across the country who want thoughtful, informed and critical conversation about the troublesome n-word.