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The History Behind Black History Month
Many educators silently wrestle with this question: Is Black History Month a window of opportunity or just a pigeonhole?
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History Close to Home
Teaching students about the history of their community gives them a stake in its future.
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Oral History Project
Students conduct interviews and record personal experiences focused on a specific theme from the central text. They then synthesize and present the information as a an article, pamphlet, poster or other medium of their choice.
July 13, 2014
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My Illustrated History
This cartoon offers “a short illustrated history” of the artist’s life from birth to present day, with a special emphasis on his Sikh metamorphosis.
November 18, 2014
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Black History Month Is Over. Now What?
Every day, not just the days in February, should be an opportunity for students to learn about Black history, experiences and people. Here are four ways to do it.
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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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Teaching About “History Wars”
The removal of Confederate statues around the United States can prompt discussions in the classroom over the nature of history and how we should remember our country’s past.
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Making Black History Month Memorable
We asked our 25 Teaching Tolerance Advisory Board members what advice they would offer to fellow educators about Black History Month. Each of these experienced educators offers a wealth of expertise, especially when it comes to bringing multicultural topics into the classroom.
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Marching Into Women’s History Month
From now on, when we talk about women’s history, the Women’s March should be part of those lessons. Here’s why.
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Doing History in Buncombe County
A community gets to know its own stories—past and present—through the study of slave deeds.