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Black LGBTQ History: Teachers Must Do a Better Job
Our curricula should not present a narrow, monolithic narrative about Black history that omits certain voices and identity groups, such as LGBTQ individuals.
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Book Reviews for Children and Teens
Stories are a deeply meaningful way that we learn about the world, and they can build empathy and understanding of ourselves and others. Through stories we can connect with a character and share another viewpoint about
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The Brett Kavanaugh Controversy Has Inspired a Dangerous Defense
Calls for due process are understandable. But dismissing allegations of sexual assault as typical teenage behavior sends a dangerous message to all young people.
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Building a Just Future
Four transgender high school activists courageously share their stories and explain how educators and allies can help them amid the hostile attacks on their human rights.
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The Burden of Critical Active Conscience
This educator calls on all educators to commit to making schools—at all levels—critical active conscience spaces that center people long denied space, voice and freedom.
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Busting Common Myths About Islam
Fighting Islamophobia in schools means countering bias and misinformation when we hear it—and being aware of our own biases. Take an important step toward becoming an ally to Muslim students by brushing up on these
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We Can Create Change Together
Understanding key concepts about solidarity and the power of diverse coalitions can help students work toward justice.
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Celebrating Stonewall
June 28 marks the anniversary of the start of the Stonewall uprisings. Largely led by Black and Brown trans women and gender nonconforming people of color, protesters demonstrated against routine police violence, discrimination and dehumanization. This year, we’re celebrating Pride by celebrating the intersectional history of the LGBTQ movement—and the intersectionality of current movements in support of Black lives and LGBTQ rights.
- Teaching Stonewall
- Nothing About Us Without Us Is for Us
- Re-examining the 1960s, Part Two
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Celebrate Intersectional LGBTQ History This Month!
October is LGBTQ+ History Month. We hope these resources will help you and your students as you celebrate the diverse identities, experiences and histories of LGBTQ activists—and the continuing fight for LGBTQ equality.
- Queer America Podcast
- Honoring LGBTQ Voices During Hispanic Heritage Month
- Teaching Stonewall
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Cheerios Ad Touches Racial Nerve
A recent Cheerios commercial reminds us of the historical roots of race in the United States. Those roots still cause social and political upset.
