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Black Lives Matter Today and Always
Over the weekend, white supremacists burned Black Lives Matter flags that belonged to two Black churches in Washington, D.C. during a pro-Trump rally. Earlier this month, Casey Goodson Jr., a Black man, was shot and killed by police while walking into his Columbus, Ohio, home. It’s essential that teachers counter the insidiousness of anti-Blackness and white supremacy with students and affirm that Black lives do matter. These resources can help.
- Why Teaching Black Lives Matter Matters | Part I
- Don't Say Nothing
- Adé Hogue
Favorite Holiday Poster Projects Aren’t Inclusive
The Real Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
The 65th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
December 5 marks the 65th anniversary of the start of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. It’s critical not to oversimplify or whitewash this watershed moment. These resources help students contextualize the boycott—and the civil rights movement at large—beyond Rosa Parks’ role, with a focus on women who were also instrumental in sparking change.
- ‘Browder v. Gayle’
- Five Ways to Avoid Whitewashing the Civil Rights Movement
Native American Heritage Month
As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, be sure to continue incorporating this history in your curriculum and support Native American students year-round. Use these resources to help students contextualize the true history and contemporary issues of Native peoples.
- With and About: Inviting Contemporary American Indian Peoples Into the Classroom
- Rewriting History—for the Better
- Q&A: Native Knowledge 360°