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The House that Love Built
This true story happened after World War I, where a whole village had been destroyed by the fighting.
July 31, 2018
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Pop Quiz on School Segregation
Take this quiz to see if you're up on one of the biggest trends in U.S. education--the resegregation of public schools.
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Selma, Alabama: Honoring the Past and Fighting for the Future
As we mark the 58th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery march and witness the current assault on voting rights, particularly those rights of Black citizens, it’s imperative to connect the not-so-distant past to the present. These LFJ resources—including an interactive digital platform created in conjunction with the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research—can help remind us all of the sacrifices made in the name of democracy, provide context for the present, and inspire our continuing fight for justice.
- ‘Selma Online’: Young People Impact the Vote
- President Obama's Address on the 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday
- Expanding Democracy Through Intersecting Movements
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The New Deal, Jim Crow and the Black Cabinet
Episode 10, Season 4 Opportunities created by the New Deal were often denied to African Americans. And that legacy of exclusion from jobs, loans and services can be seen today in federal programs and policies as well as
January 11, 2022
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Avoiding the Holiday 'Balance Traps'
Many educators believe they are offering a balance when it comes to acknowledging holidays, but Christmas continues to receive the greatest emphasis.
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A Letter to Young People on Your Power to Effect Change
Recognize the possibilities of the power of the vote, encourage your friends and family to engage in civic action, and become a change agent in your community.
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Class Assignment
Can socioeconomic diversity restore the promise of school integration?
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Connecting Slavery With the Civil Rights Movement
Episode 8, Season 3 To fully understand the United States today, we have to comprehend the central role that slavery played in our nation’s past. That legacy is also the foundation for understanding the civil rights
November 24, 2020
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Jim Crow: Yesterday and Today
Episode 1, Season 4 This season, we’re examining the century between the Civil War and the modern Civil Rights Movement to understand how systemic racism and slavery persisted and evolved after emancipation—and how Black
August 25, 2021