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The N-Word: Its History, Use, and Impact

Lesson Plan
Definition of Racial Slur Highlighted
Teach students about the history of the N-word, its harm and impact and engage them in exploring school-based scenarios.
July 28, 2023
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An American Story

Book
An American Story
By Kwame Alexander

Ages:6-10

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Parade: A Reflection and Discussion Guide

Tools and Strategies
Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond of the 2023 broadway play "Parade"
This discussion guide about the musical Parade will help middle and high school students and adults reflect upon and discuss the themes and artistic elements of Parade.
June 08, 2023
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Bellen Woodard, Identity and “Crayon Activism”

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Bellen Woodard on a Swing
Teach students about Bellen Woodard, how she became a "crayon activist," and how they can change something they think is unjust.
September 23, 2022
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The Rooney Rule, Race and the NFL

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NFL Kickoff in football stadium
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School COMMON CORE STANDARDS: Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening, Language SEL STANDARDS*: Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making To what extent do the Brian Flores lawsuit, the Rooney Rule, and other historical issues reveal racial discrimination in the N.F.L.? In February 2022, former N.F.L. (National Football League) Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores filed a class action lawsuit against the…
March 10, 2022
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Dear Martin

Book
Dear Martin
By Nic Stone

Ages:14-17

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Power and Privilege

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Black Lives Matter protest in response to pro police rally
Civics Lesson GRADE LEVEL: High School What is privilege? How does privilege impact the criminal justice system? On August 9, 2014, Michael Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old Black teenager, was shot and killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. The officer was not indicted. The story captured the attention of the nation and the media, and in many ways became the beginning of the Black Lives Matter movement. Many stories like this occurred in the following years and continued…
November 09, 2020
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The Future of Policing in the U.S.: Reform, Transform or Abolish?

Lesson Plan
Posters on a fence at Black Lives Matter Plaza that speak about systemic equity for all and police change
GRADE LEVEL: High School COMMON CORE STANDARDS: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, Language SEL STANDARDS*: Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making In May 2020, George Floyd was killed by then Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who kneeled on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes, while Floyd pleaded for his life, continually stating that he could not breathe. The killing was recorded on video by a bystander and the…
May 10, 2021
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Coronavirus and Infectious Racism

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Posterize Poster Calling to Stop Xenophobia
Direct to Student Activity GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School In December of 2019, cases of pneumonia from an unknown cause were treated by Chinese authorities in Wuhan, China. Those cases, which are now known to have been caused by the coronavirus, or COVID-19, were the first documented cases of a pandemic. The coronavirus has spread to at least 147 countries since then. The first case in the United States was found in Washington State, on January 21st, 2020. Since then,…
April 21, 2021
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Young People in the Civil Rights Movement

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Little Rock Nine Escorted by 101st Airborne Division
Civics Lesson GRADE LEVEL: High School How Were Youth Involved in the Civil Rights Movement? Throughout history, young people have stepped up and into leadership roles during different civil rights and social movements. This was never more evident than in the Civil Rights Movement, where young people were on the frontlines of the Montgomery bus boycotts, Freedom Rides and sit-ins. Given that student activism is on the rise again across the U.S., understanding how those young voices…
February 04, 2021
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Major League Baseball and the Negro Leagues: Correcting an Injustice

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1930-31 Homestead Grays Negro League Team
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School COMMON CORE STANDARDS: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, Language SEL STANDARDS*: Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Responsible Decision-Making Baseball and Segregation In December 2020, Major League Baseball (MLB) announced that they will correct a longtime injustice in the game’s history by officially elevating the Negro Leagues (of 1920-1948) to “Major League” status. For historical context, in the…
January 28, 2021
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What a Black Man Wants: The 15th Amendment and the Right to Vote

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15th Amendment juxtaposed over Fredrick Douglass
GRADE LEVEL: High School What is the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? What was Frederick Douglass’s Argument for Why Black Men Should Have the Right to Vote?   During the Reconstruction Era after the Civil War, large questions loomed about the futures of four million formerly enslaved people. The 15th Amendment, one of three crucial amendments passed in the immediate wake of the Civil War, was essential to securing voting rights for African-American men. One…
November 05, 2020
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What are Reparations and Should We Enact Them?

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Recommendations on Slavery Reparations In September 2020, California passed a bill to establish a task force to study and make recommendations on slavery reparations. The bill (AB 3121) is the first of its kind in any state. While California is the first state to pass such legislation, the issue of reparations has a long history in the United States. Since 1989, federal legislation has been introduced many times, including H.R. 40, the “Commission to Study and Develop Reparation…
November 09, 2020
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Lonnie Chavis of 'This Is Us' Writes about Racism

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Racism: A Unique Point of View from a Young Black Actor In June 2020, Lonnie Chavis, the twelve-year old actor who stars in This Is Us, wrote and published an essay called “America Needs to Change” about his experiences with racism. He wrote the essay in the wake of an ongoing public conversation and reckoning about the ongoing issue of police violence against Black people and systemic racism. Chavis has a unique point of view as a Black actor and as a young person who speaks…
July 26, 2020
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That Flag

Book
That Flag
By Tameka Fryer Brown

Ages:6-10

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Coronavirus and Racial Disparities

Lesson Plan
How is the Coronavirus Impacting People of Color? Coronavirus is devastating nations and communities around the globe. New demographic data from some U.S. cities and states reveals that the disease is disproportionately impacting communities of color in the U.S. According to the data, African American people are more likely to become infected with and die from coronavirus than other racial groups. For example, in the state of Michigan, where COVID-19 hit early and intensely, African…
April 15, 2020
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Emojis and Me

Lesson Plan
Emojis depicting West African culture
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School COMMON CORE STANDARDS: Reading, Speaking and Listening, Language Seeing a Positive Reflection of Yourself in Media O’Plérou Grebet, a 22-year-old digital artist from the Ivory Coast, was recently in the news because he created his own emojis, reflecting life in contemporary West Africa. In an interview with CNN, he stated, "I noticed that media and most articles about Africa were talking about the bad sides of the continent only. They reduced the…
January 10, 2020
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Exploring Solutions to Address Racial Disparity Concerns

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Racial Profiling and Police Use of Force In 2014, the police-involved deaths of Michael Brown (Ferguson, MO), Eric Garner (Staten Island, NY) and Tamir Rice (Cleveland, OH) brought questions, anger, protests and an important public conversation about the police use of force and violence against Black people. According to the Associated Press’ annual poll of editors and news directors, the high-profile death of Black people at the hands of the police and the investigations and protest…
January 15, 2021
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On-Screen Diversity: Why Visibility in Media Matters

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Media Concept Smart TV
GRADE LEVEL: Elementary School, Middle School COMMON CORE STANDARDS: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, Language Does Entertainment Represent Our Increasingly Diverse Society? In September 2019, Kodi Lee won America's Got Talent, which was a groundbreaking and emotional victory. Lee is a person who is Asian-American, blind and has autism. While he is one example of on-screen diversity, there is still more work to be done to ensure that the stories told reflect all people…
October 15, 2019
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Casting of 'The Little Mermaid' Brings Pride and Prejudice

Lesson Plan
Controversy about Casting Decision of African-American as Ariel In July 2019, it was announced that Halle Bailey, an African-American actress and singer, would play the leading role of Ariel for the upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. There has been some controversy about this casting decision. Some critics questioned why an African-American actress was chosen for the role because, according to them, the character should be White; the 1989 version of Ariel was a White, red…
July 31, 2019
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