A Brief History of Barbie: From Fashion Model to Ida B. Wells
The introduction of the Ida B. Wells Barbie as part of the Women Series of Barbies marks an opportunity to gain meaningful insight into changing conceptions of gender, race, and education through the emergence and evolution of Barbie.
![Ida B. Wells barbie in court.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/idwbarbie_large.jpeg?h=e188ef2c&itok=DaKAijbC)
5 Native-Led Podcasts for Media Literacy
The world of podcasting offers a platform for marginalized peoples to share their stories that would otherwise go unheard. Facing History provides five podcasts produced by Native American individuals dedicated to fostering healing within their own communities through the process of telling their stories and sharing their insights.
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5 Reads for Teachers on LGBTQIA+ History
In order for educators to ensure that LGBTQIA+ histories get their due in the classroom all year long, Facing History provides five reads that reflect on evolving ways of narrating the past, while centering underacknowledged narratives and protagonists who may not have been considered appropriate historical subjects in prior eras.
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10 Must Watch Films on LGBTQIA+ History
In honor of LGTBQ History Month, Facing History provides a list of ten documentary films and television series for an opportunity to gain knowledge of LGBTQIA+ histories and for educators to ensure these histories are addressed in the classroom.
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5 New Books on Native American History, Life, and Resistance
In honor of Native American Heritage Month this November, Facing History staff members selected five new books exploring significant thematic grounds of Native American history and identity to highlight the importance of engaging students in exploring the histories and contemporary realities of Native American peoples beyond this month.
![Cropped Black Snake book cover.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/BS_Large.jpeg?h=8215e639&itok=byqW5CSY)
Exploring Multiple Visions for DEI Work: A Reading List
Facing History shares on books that captures various perspectives from a group of thought leaders interested in disrupting patterns that disempower and marginalize.
![A collage of DEI-related book covers by authors Bonilla-Silva, Kendi, Manji, Schulman, and Singleton.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-04/DEI_book_covers_collage_graphic.png?h=4be160bb&itok=ExpcjlwO)
Haiti in Historical Context
Facing History shares on Haiti’s often erased and obscured, yet extraordinary history of resistance.
![A woman holds a Haitian flag and roses at a church service following the earthquake of January 24, 2010 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-04/Haiti_flag_roses.jpeg?h=199d8c1f&itok=_xeHZ3uV)
Essential Teacher Habits for Driving Educational Equity
Facing History colleagues share tips for creating more educationally equitable school communities.
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5 Teacher Resources for Hispanic American Heritage Month
Facing History shares free teacher resources of lessons designed to help educators bring the richness of Latinx life and history into focus in the classroom.
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Mood Meter
This mood meter activity develops students’ vocabulary for describing their feelings and their empathy muscles.
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Introducing the Unit (UK)
Students will come together as a community of learners to develop a contract that establishes a safe, but challenging environment in their classroom.