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Ideas This Week
3 Hispanic Americans You Should Know
In this article we highlight three individuals who fought for representation, inclusion, and justice. Their work has contributed to the enrichment of American identity and culture and cultivated a more just society.
![Picture of Jovita Idár, Sylvia Rivera, & Julia Alvarez.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-10/HHMprofiles.png?h=27090159&itok=WsnDMagB)
Becoming an Upstander
Brian Fong shares his personal journey to becoming an upstander on a recent episode of the “Language Alchemy” podcast.
![Group of people holding signs saying "I am an Upstander"](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-08/Facing-History_SJLA_322.jpg?h=eb7d9d75&itok=6_tCHHsL)
Teaching While Queer: One Teacher on Being Out in the Classroom
Facing History educator Emily Haines discusses what it's looked like for her to bring her full identity into the classroom.
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December Assemblies
Download our assembly PowerPoints for the month of December for use with Key Stage 3 and 4 students.
![Student Emma Mead speaking at the London Benefit Dinner 2016](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-11/ARP160607_FHAO_Print95_Website.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=M4FLa4AC)
Ready or Nought, it’s Time to Face Race in the UK
Learn about impressions of Nought and Crosses and how it connects to the personal experiences of Facing History UK team members.
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Student Essay: Right and Just
This award-winning student essay describes a class trip to the U.S. Holocaust Museum in which the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor encounters a photograph of a historical upstander to whom she, and her grandmother, owe their lives.
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Elevating Student Voice Through Podcasting and Storytelling
In this interview with educator Molly Josephs, we explore how storytelling helps students find their unique voices & create connections across differences.
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All Community Read: A Spotlight on Disability Rights
Participating in our All Community Read? This list of recommended resources can support you and your school if you would like to join us on our disability rights learning journey.
![Photo of Judy Heumann with her two books](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-09/Judy%20Books.jpeg?h=a1e1a043&itok=7NWIp7lf)
Acclaimed Educator Frank Stebbins on Facing History and Human Rights Education
In this interview with educator Frank Stebbins, we discuss resources and strategies for teaching difficult lessons around the Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
![Picture of Frank Stebbins Receiving an Educator Award.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-12/StebbinsAward-1.jpeg?h=7a11922f&itok=aVV7PQBu)
How Can Music Inspire Social Change?
This blog explores the connections between music, history, and social change. Within this blog, educators are provided with a lesson that can be used with students to contemplate the role of music as a social change agent.
![The Staple Singers sit with the owners of Stax Records, Al Bell and Jim Stewart, in Memphis, TN. Photo courtesy of Stax Museum of American Soul Music.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-08/2_al_jim_staples.jpeg?h=cdfb2dc1&itok=keTFSL6P)
How Facing History Helps Change the World
Veteran Facing History educator Eran DeSilva shares her story and talks about how Facing History transformed her teaching practice and sparks community and change.