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Y'all Still Don't Hear Me Though

In this essay, Lecia J. Brooks reacts to the rioting in Baltimore by reflecting on her experiences following the Rodney King verdict in 1992.

Lecia J. Brooks

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Race & Ethnicity Class Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

Economics

November 4, 2015

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Polite Society

In this Facebook status update, Kaity Parson describes the construct of “polite society” and its effects on individuals who are not included in its ranks.

Kaity Parson

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Class Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

November 3, 2015

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International Bill of Gender Rights

This proclamation, although written from the gender perspective, details ten human and civil rights that should be afforded to all human beings.

International Conference on Transgender Law and Employment Policy

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

November 3, 2015

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November 3, 2015

Beyond the Bus

The 60th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott is around the corner. Teach this critical history with our new publication and webinar.

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Rights & Activism

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The Origins of Lynching Culture in the United States

Paula Gidding, a professor of Africana studies at Smith College, discusses the history and origins of lynching.

Facing History and Ourselves

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Race & Ethnicity Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

History

November 3, 2015

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Understanding Jim Crow

In this transcript, David Cunningham, a prominent professor of sociology, discusses the emergence of Jim Crow laws and their legal and cultural power.

Facing History and Ourselves

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Race & Ethnicity Class Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

Economics

Geography

November 3, 2015

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John Brown's Speech to the Court at His Trial

John Brown was charged with murder, insurrection and treason after the raid on Harpers Ferry. After being found guilty and while awaiting his sentencing, he was asked if there was any reason he should not be given the death sentence. He responded with this speech.

John Brown

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Slavery Race & Ethnicity Rights & Activism

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Civics

History

November 2, 2015

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October 28, 2015

“They Should Have Listened”: Thoughts on Spring Valley

This blogger responds to the assault of a student at Spring Valley High School and reflects on the message that “kids should just listen and stay out of ‘trouble.’”

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Race & Ethnicity Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

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September 9, 2015

Names Do Matter

The start of the school year is an important time to remember that names have meaning—whether they belong to monuments, mountains or to your own students.

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Race & Ethnicity Rights & Activism

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Women in the Military

Invoking the iconic "We Can Do It" picture, this cartoon features a woman in combat gear

In this image, Adam Zyglis invokes the iconic “We Can Do It!” image to comment on the role of military women on the front lines.

Adam Zyglis

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

Economics

September 3, 2015

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