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Between Two Worlds: An Iranian American’s Perspective on History, Identity, and Hope
From losing the Iran they knew to revolution in 1979 to watching the current revolution from afar, a friend of Facing History shares her family's story.
!["Free Iran" sign and Iranian flags at Iranian human rights rally - Sacramento, CA](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-09/IMG_3440.jpg?h=c0bd333e&itok=Ch4QD4sk)
“Facing History stays with you.”
Elaine Guarnieri-Nunn is a Facing History program director. She leads the expansion of our services with eyes on the past and future.
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Core Principles for Teaching about Freedom and Democracy in US History
Facing History outlines four ways to help your students connect with our C3-aligned US history inquiry.
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Stacey Abrams on Democracy, Civics, and Education
The New York Times bestselling author and trailblazing political leader Stacey Abrams delivers the keynote address at a special 2023 event.
![Stacey Abrams at Facing History Event](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-07/DSC_1423.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=4jTQsFM4)
Amp Up Reading in Your Classroom with Facing History’s Book Club Guide
Help your students engage with and enjoy reading with our updated Book Club Guide and professional learning webinar.
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How Two Teenagers Created a Textbook for Racial Literacy
Activist and author Winona Guo discusses the importance of personal narratives in fostering racial literacy and promoting democracy.
![Winona Guo And Priya Vulchi At TED Talk](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-08/24270063028_4e8fb648da_o%20%281%29.jpg?h=b69e0e0e&itok=-tjt-JsC)
Using Facing History in the Workplace, UK
“Facing History at Work” brings together students and employees to explore how what we learn in the classroom also applies in the workplace.
![Michelle Perkins leading a group of educators](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-08/Michelle_Perkins_FacingHistoryAtWork_2023_FH2195036.jpg?h=60cc27cd&itok=SYybheFA)
Dr. Carol Anderson on Racial Justice and Voting
We are joined by Dr. Carol Anderson to discuss the struggle for voting rights faced by African Americans over the course of United States history.
![Carol Anderson Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-08/Carol_Anderson_Headshot_2018_FH2195205.jpg?h=b69e0e0e&itok=-unOYF3I)
Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom
David Blight’s celebrated biography of Frederick Douglass provides insight into a complicated hero of the 19th century.
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How Anti-LGBTQIA+ Legislation is Affecting Students and Teachers in 2023
Legislation targeting queer youth is at an all-time high. Learn more about this troubling trend and get tools to help you foster inclusion and support for all students.
![A group of people walking down a street holding signs that read "Equality" and "Defend LGBTQ+ Youth".](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-06/aiden-craver-jQJiN9ukkuE-unsplash.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=-WACzMlc)
How to Use Online Sources to Challenge Bias and Expand Perspectives
In this guest post, Nelson Graves, founder of News-Decoder, demonstrates how biases work and then provides educators with an exercise to help students challenge their own perceptions to better understand people and the world around them.
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