Blank Mask Template
Students use the template of a mask to reflect on their identities and the ways in which they blend in and stand out in dominant culture.
“Rehearsal for the New World” Transcript
Students use this handout to read, analyze, and discuss the poem “Rehearsal for the New World”.
John Amaechi Discusses the Importance of Being Present
Psychologist John Amaechi talks about the impact of educators' interactions with students and the importance of acknowledging their power.
Jonathan Lykes Performs "Perception"
Facing History student Jonathan Lykes presented his poem "Perception" at a Facing History benefit dinner. The poem, which won a regional poetry contest, is about how prejudice influences our decisions about helping others.
Fan Culture at a Tottenham Match
Introduce the culture of antisemitism at Tottenham Hotspur football matches with this description of the stadium's atmosphere.
Responses to Antisemitism Online
Read about a British university student who used social media to speak up about an antisemitic incident on her campus.
Réponses à l’antisémitisme en ligne
Lire l'histoire d'une étudiante d'une université britannique qui a utilisé les médias sociaux pour parler d'un incident antisémite sur son campus.
A Letter to the Students of Colour Who Were in My History Classes
Dylan Wray reflects on his time in the classroom as a white educator teaching a racially diverse group of students in South Africa.
Names and Freedom
Historians Douglas Egerton and Leon Litwack explain the process of freedpeople adopting new surnames.
Names and Freedom (en español)
In Spanish, historians Douglas Egerton and Leon Litwack explain the process of freedpeople adopting new surnames.
Still Me Inside
A teenager describes how changing her appearance affected the way that others perceived her identity and how she thought about herself.