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Emancipation Proclamation

With the Emancipation Proclamation, President Lincoln freed all enslaved people in “rebellious” states, forbid the military from repressing their freedom and sanctioned their military service for Union forces. This decree made emancipation a clear objective of the American Civil War.
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Abraham Lincoln
Grade Level
6-8 9-12
Topic
Rights & Activism
Subject
Civics
History
Geography
Social Justice Domain
Justice Action
June 10, 2015
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Literature

An Angry Black Woman on the Subject of the Angry White Man

Jordan's poem takes on an sarcastic tone as she describes the duties, punishments, emotions and false promises endured by African Americans since slavery in response to Bill Clinton's description of affirmative action as "a psychologically difficult time for the so-called angry White man."
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June Jordan
Grade Level
9-12
Topic
Class Rights & Activism
Subject
History
Economics
Social Justice Domain
Justice Action
July 7, 2014
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Multimedia

When Loud Music Turned Deadly

This op-doc about the murder of Jordan Davis is compiled from home videos, interviews with Davis’ father and footage of Michael Dunn, the man who murdered Davis. The video includes Davis’ father speaking about his young son, as well as Dunn describing the events leading up to the murder.
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Orlando Bagwell and Marc Silver
Grade Level
9-12
Topic
Religion Rights & Activism
Subject
Civics
Social Justice Domain
Identity Diversity Justice Action
August 19, 2016
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Magazine & Publications

Learning for Justice magazine, articles and publications (curriculum, guides, reports and other resources) promote dialogue, advocacy and action to address current social justice education challenges, combat hate and
June 28, 2017
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Remarks on Signing the Immigration Act of 1965

The Immigration Act of 1965 abolished the "country-of-origin" immigration quota system and established a system of entry based on skills and family relationships with U.S. residents. In addition to his remarks about these changes, President Johnson announced asylum for Cuban refugees.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Grade Level
6-8 9-12
Topic
Civil Rights Movement Immigration Rights & Activism
Subject
Civics
History
Economics
Social Justice Domain
Diversity Justice Action
June 11, 2015
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One America for today, tomorrow and forever, Clinton says

President Clinton delivered this speech at Little Rock's Central High School during a 40th-anniversary ceremony, in which he recognized the strength, conviction,and sacrifice shown by the Little Rock Nine and their parents.
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William Jefferson Clinton
Grade Level
6-8 9-12
Topic
Civil Rights Movement Rights & Activism
Subject
Civics
History
Geography
Social Justice Domain
Diversity Justice Action
July 7, 2014
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News Consumers' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities

This lesson focuses on PEN America's News Consumers' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Students will read the bill of rights, rephrase some of the rights and responsibilities, and rank the rights in order of importance. Finally, students will work together to construct a short dramatic skit that shows the significance of one right of their choosing.
Grade Level
6-8 9-12
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Digital Literacy
Reading & Language Arts
Social Studies
Arts
ELL / ESL
Social Justice Domain
Justice Action
February 12, 2018
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Film Kits

Bring social justice topics to life with our films, with user guides and lessons. All Learning for Justice film kits are available for online streaming only. Click on each of the films below to stream online and to
June 28, 2017