Reflecting on Anti-Black Violence, Justice, and Accountability
In the wake of Derek Chauvin’s conviction in the murder of George Floyd, we reflect on the historical and contemporary violence that surrounds this guilty verdict.
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Making Black Lives Matter: A Retrospective
Explore how the Black Lives Matter movement has evolved since its emergence in 2013 and how we can move towards real change and transformation in eradicating anti-black violence.
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What's Wrong with Jojo Rabbit?
Taika Waititi's film Jojo Rabbit polarized both critics and audiences. This review considers the limits of its perspective on WWII and antisemitism.
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Exploring Audre Lorde’s Intersectionality
Audre Lorde was a Black lesbian scholar, feminist, mother, and poet who challenged us to think about the intersectionality of politics and identity.
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The Long Struggle for Indigenous Peoples' Day
For generations the stories of Indigenous Peoples have been sidelined and misrepresented. Indigenous Peoples' Day makes space for this vital history.
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On Living Deliberately
Kaitlin Smith offers personal reflections on what it means to live deliberately.
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Deepen Your LGBTQIA+ History Knowledge with These Readings
Our list of Facing History readings offer unique insight into little known stories and unsung heroes from the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship Lesson Plan Ideas
Use these media literacy and digital citizenship lesson plans to foster students’ digital literacy and spur healthy habits around media and technology use.
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YA Books on The LGBTQIA+ Experience
Engage students in important themes raised in these books that center and speak to the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people.
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Honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance
Teachers and others can use these resources to learn about Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20.
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Storytelling with Friends and Family
Facing History offers some how-tos—for in and outside the classroom—on how to encourage storytelling and ways to engage with meaningful oral histories.
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