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Birmingham 1963: Primary Documents
This lesson asks students to interrogate six historical documents that show differing opinions about the conflict in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963.
February 15, 2012
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Black History Month: Teaching Beyond Slavery
Avoid minimizing Black history; include the full human experience beyond enslavement.
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Black History Month: Honoring the History of Black Civic Engagement
The official theme of Black History Month 2020 is “African Americans and the Vote.” Black changemakers and activists have been fighting for equal rights since before our nation began. This week, we’ll be sharing resources on the history of Black civic engagement and the continuing fight for full equality under the law.
- Carol Anderson on Voter Suppression: A Q&A with the Author of ‘One Person, No Vote’
- Be Your Own Historian
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Black History Month: Teaching the Complete History
Go beyond trauma and struggle to examine the liberation, civic engagement, creativity and intersecting identities of Black people during Black History Month.
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Black History Month: Celebrating the Diversity of Black Identity
Racial oppression plays a significant part in American history, and it’s critical our students learn about it. But this February, we're encouraging educators to reflect on their own practice and ensure that the Black history they’re teaching—this month and year-round—isn’t limited to narratives of trauma. To support that learning, this week we’ll be sharing some of our favorite resources for celebrating the diversity of Black history, identity and experience.
- Latinx History Is Black History
- Marley Dias
- Love Your Magic Conference
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Black History Month: Celebrating African American Literature
This Black History Month, we’re encouraging educators to celebrate the history of Black achievement, joy and creativity. This week, to support that work, we’ll be sharing resources for exploring the rich tradition of African American literature with students in your classroom.
- Celebrate Maya Angelou
- An Angry Black Woman on the Subject of the Angry White Man
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Black Students and Educators at Confederate-Named Schools
In more than 100 U.S. schools, black educators and students see Confederate names on their walls, jerseys and diplomas. That’s a problem.
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Black Men and the Draft
Cleveland Sellers provides a testimonial of his experience with the draft for the Vietnam War, the racism of Selective Service and his antiwar orientation.
June 15, 2022
