Fannie Lou Hamer: Unsung Woman of the Civil Rights Movement
Black voter suppression in Mississippi became a national concern due to Fannie Lou Hamer’s leadership during 1964’s Freedom Summer.
Remembering Judy Heumann and Honoring Her Legacy
Facing History’s David Levy recalls learning about Judy Heumann and how she inspired his own advocacy for disability rights.
Contextualizing Emmett Till’s Murder
Students explore the importance of context and learn about Emmett Till’s murder in Jim Crow-era Mississippi.
Standing up for Disability Rights: A Day of Reflection & Action
In honor of disability awareness & disability rights activist Judy Heumann, Facing History is hosting a day of reflection & action on March 30, 2023.
Students Memorialize a Past Tragedy to Create a More Hopeful Future
Upstanding students at Overton High School create a memorial marker for Ell Persons to bring awareness to the history of racial violence in Memphis, Tennessee.
Teaching LGBTQIA+ Students: Insights from Harvey Milk High School
In this interview, Harvey Milk High School staff discuss strategies for engaging with LGBTQIA+ students as an educator.
Antisemitic Conflation: What Is the Impact of Conflating All Jews with the Actions and Policies of the Israeli Government?
Students start with the universal and move to the particular to learn about conflation as a manifestation of antisemitism.
A New Approach to Teaching the Reconstruction Era Summer 2024 Online Course
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Virtual
During this course, you will learn to teach about the Reconstruction era to help students connect this history to the choices they make today.
Black Women Educators' Roundtable on Teaching and Current Events
What is the impact of racial violence and tensions on Black educators? We explore the challenges, joys, and opportunities in education with our panel of Black women educators.
Bring Black History into Your Classroom throughout the Year
History is full of fascinating threads to follow. Discover stories and lessons that will capture your students’ interest during Black History Month.
Teaching To Kill a Mockingbird Summer 2024 Online Course
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Virtual
This course introduces educators to Teaching Mockingbird, which incorporates civic education into an exploration of Harper Lee's novel.