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Black History in the Making

Black history isn’t only in the past—it’s happening right now. This Black History Month, commit to acknowledging and elevating today’s young Black change makers and their accomplishments year-round. Our resources will help you uplift Black activists who are changing history and those fighting for justice within their communities, and they will encourage your students to see themselves as change makers too.

February 18, 2021

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“We Won’t Wear the Name”

At these three high schools, each named for Robert E. Lee, students led the way toward change.

Issue 66, Spring 2021

Coshandra Dillard

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Teach This: “The Hill We Climb” and the 2021 Inauguration

Use Amanda Gorman’s poem “The Hill We Climb” to talk with students about creative expression as a commentary on democracy.

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Charlottesville’s Zyahna Bryant Shall Lead

When Zyahna Bryant started the petition to have Robert E. Lee’s statue removed from Charlottesville, she was doing something she’s been practicing for years: using her voice for equity and justice. And she’s not going to stop.

Black History in the Making

“We Won’t Wear the Name”

Teach This: “The Hill We Climb” and the 2021 Inauguration

Charlottesville’s Zyahna Bryant Shall Lead

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Black History in the Making

“We Won’t Wear the Name”

Teach This: “The Hill We Climb” and the 2021 Inauguration

Charlottesville’s Zyahna Bryant Shall Lead

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