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Before Rosa Parks: Frances Watkins Harper

The title “Before Rosa Parks” loosely links a number of lessons that discuss African-American women who were active in the fight for civil rights before the 1950s. This lesson highlights Frances Watkins Harper, who challenged power structures in the South by talking to free former slaves about voting, land ownership and education—and fought segregated public transportation.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

History

July 6, 2009

text

Informational

The Underground Railroad (1871)

This is an excerpt from a book of stories from the Underground Railroad. It contains an exciting story about escape and several descriptions of formerly enslaved persons.

William Still

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

December 14, 2017

article

January 13, 2020

Teaching About King’s Radical Approach to Social Justice

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | Bettmann/Getty Images

While Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work is often sugarcoated, it’s important to teach that King championed economic justice and taught Black self-love while also pushing back against neutrality, imperialism and systemic racism.

Topic

Class Rights & Activism

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Recognition

Since its founding in 1991, Learning for Justice—formerly Teaching Tolerance—has been recognized as a transformative force in education. Our materials have won two Oscars, an Emmy and scores of honors. Here is a sampling

June 28, 2017

article

September 27, 2017

Celebrating Freedom Means Celebrating Defiance

Given the controversy around kneeling during the national anthem, studying and discussing two landmark Supreme Court cases can provide students with examples of an oppressed group of people who defied authority and won.

Topic

Religion Rights & Activism

article

December 7, 2017

“It’s Okay to Be White.” Yes, but…

Every widespread meme has an origin story. But understanding both the context and the consequences can teach us something about ourselves.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

text

Multimedia

Gend-o-meter

In this video, young people reflect on society's rules for what males and females can and cannot do.

Debra Chasnoff

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

July 8, 2014

text

Informational

Northwest Community Organization pamphlet, 12th Street Detroit

In response to the 1967 Detroit Race Riots (which took place during the “Long, hot summer of 1967”) the Northwest Community Organization worked to address some of the underlying issues that persisted in urban areas, like residential segregation.

Northwest Community Organization

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Class

Subject

Social Studies

History

July 18, 2022

text

Informational

The Kidnapping Case: Narrative of the Seizure and Recovery of Solomon Northrup

This is an 1853 newspaper account of Solomon Northup’s experiences and the trials of those involved in his kidnapping and enslavement.

New York Times

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

Civics

History

December 15, 2017

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Only Young Once: The Urgent Need for Reform of Louisiana’s Youth Justice System

[2023] This report explores how perceptions of Black youth in Louisiana’s school and juvenile justice systems contribute to an overreliance on punitive measures, leading to stark racial disparities.

September 12, 2024

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