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Why Are Successful Black Men Assumed to Be Athletes or Entertainers?
In this excerpted Mother Jones article, Michael Mechanic tells the story of a friend who is always asked if he is a basketball player.
"You Get Proud by Practicing" by Laura Hershey
This reading contains a poem by disability activist Laura Hershey.
“One of Us” Connection Questions
Students use this handout to discuss and analyze the poem "One of Us" by Joyce Sidman.
I Feel Seen When . . . Exit Ticket
Students use this exit ticket handout to reflect on ways they'd like to "be seen.”
"Pearls of Wisdom" Graphic Organizer
Students use this handout to reflect on an important lesson or idea that has been passed on to them from someone who has supported them and made them feel seen.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Learn about the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Eleanor Roosevelt’s role in its creation.
Visual Essay: Holocaust Memorials and Monuments
Study various memorials and monuments and reflect on the ways in which we choose to remember history.
Acknowledging the Past to Shape the Present
Learn about two initiatives aimed at confronting past violence and reflect on how facing the past can help shape a better future.
Believing in Others
Learn about the challenges and successes one woman encountered in her efforts to make a difference.
Breaking Isolation
Learn about C.P. Ellis and Ann Atwater, a white man and a black woman who learned how to work together amid racial tensions in their North Carolina town.
Bullying at School
Learn about some responses to school bullying and reflect on the power students have to make positive changes in their own school communities.