“We Don’t Control America” and Other Myths, Part 1
A young Jewish woman shares a time when she encountered someone with a false stereotype about Jews.
“We Don’t Control America” and Other Myths, Part 1 (en español)
A young Jewish woman shares a time when she encountered someone with a false stereotype about Jews (Spanish available).
“We Don’t Control America” and Other Myths, Part 2
A young Jewish person reflects on the impact of antisemitic myths on attitudes today.
“We Don’t Control America” and Other Myths, Part 2 (en español)
A young Jewish person reflects on the impact of antisemitic myths on attitudes today (Spanish available).
“We Don’t Control America” and Other Myths, Part 3
Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug reflects on why she gets asked the question “You’re Jewish?” (Spanish available).
“We Don’t Control America” and Other Myths, Part 3 (en español)
Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug reflects on why she gets asked the question “You’re Jewish?”.
The Danger of a Single Story
In her TED Talk, writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie describes the effects that labels can have on how we think about ourselves and others.
The Power of a Lie: The History of the Blood Libel
Staff from Facing History & Ourselves discuss the history and ramifications of the blood libel.
The Wooden Shoes
Cassania, a high school student in Boston who emigrated from Haiti, tells the story of a pair of wooden shoes her grandfather gave to her as a gift.
Becoming American Study Guide
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This guide to accompany the film Becoming American helps students investigate identity and belonging through the stories of generations of Chinese immigrants in the United States and their paths to "becoming American."
Teaching Enrique's Journey
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This guide provides activities and discussion questions for leading your students through a six-week reading of Enrique's Journey that explores themes of identity, belonging, and choices.