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President Obama's Address on the 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday

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Obama's 2015 speech on the Edmund Pettus Bridge honors the anniversary of "Bloody Sunday," when hundreds of voting-rights activists were brutally attacked by state troopers as they began a march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. President Obama reminds us of the spirit and struggle associated with the marchers in Selma, or any group of people meeting injustice.
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Barack Obama
Grade Level
6-8 9-12
Topic
Civil Rights Movement Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism
Subject
Civics
History
Economics
Geography
Social Justice Domain
Diversity Justice Action
March 11, 2015
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmation: A Moment of Historic Proportions

While celebrating Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court, it’s critical that we go beyond a “famous first” to dig deeper. These resources explore lessons that this historic moment has provided, including equity, representation, intersectionality and inclusion.

  • A Supremely Historic Moment
  • Partnering With Families to Support Black Girls
  • In Defense of Caring About Difference
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Slavery in the Constitution

Constitutional and legal historian Paul Finkelman explains the critical role slavery played in the founding of the United States and how the politics of slavery shaped in U.S. Constitution in ways that are still evident today.
July 8, 2019
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Teaching Mindful Media Consumption

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Join Learning for Justice for a webinar on critical media consumption! Joined by experts in the field doing the work from IREX and Columbia (Missouri) Public Schools, you will be introduced to media literacy concepts.
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September Is National Suicide Prevention Month

As National Suicide Prevention Month draws to a close, we want to offer one more reminder: This year, especially, it’s critical to encourage students and colleagues to talk about mental health and reach out for support when it’s needed. We hope these resources help.

  • SMS SOS
  • Black Minds Matter
  • Supporting LGBTQ Students During Social Distancing