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One Hundred Years in the Making
Get to Know the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?
“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” was a speech given by abolitionist and former slave Frederick Douglass on July 5, 1852, in Rochester, N.Y., at an event commemorating American independence.
July 3, 2014
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Pushed Out
Zero tolerance policies were supposed to end school violence. Instead, they’re pushing students out of school and into the justice system — and children of color are paying the highest price.
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Loc’d Out: How Thoughtless Dress Codes Can Harm Students From Day One
Culturally insensitive policies that force students to hide their identities defy the mission of establishing an inclusive learning environment.
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Ending Curriculum Violence
Yes, curriculum can be violent—whether you intend it or not. Here’s what it looks like and how you can avoid it.
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Insist on Persistent Women: Women's History in the K-8 Classroom
Young people need stories of persistent women who have fought for gender equality. Women's History Month is a good time for us to recommit to teaching those stories.
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Students Know the College-Admissions System Is Rigged
When news of the college-admissions cheating scandal broke this week, young people knew it was wrong and many weren’t surprised. Here’s how you can help them tap into their power in spite of it.
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William Wells Brown
William Wells Brown was born into slavery and later escaped to become one of the foremost supporters of abolition.
January 8, 2019
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Frederick Douglass
This biography tells the story of Frederick Douglass’ escape from slavery and how he became one of the most important voices of his time and ours.
February 19, 2020