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StoryCorps: It Was Never a Slum to Me
“They called it slums but it was never a slum to me.”
July 8, 2014
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Mary McLeod Bethune
In this lesson, students will read an excerpt of an interview given by Mary McLeod Bethune and will learn that she founded the Daytona National and Industrial School for Negro Girls (now Bethune-Cookman College) in 1904. Through close reading, they will explore and discuss connections between events from Bethune’s life experiences and their own lives, and connections between past and current events.
May 17, 2012
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StoryCorps: Registering to Vote
“He asked me, 'How many black jelly beans are in the jar...'”
July 8, 2014
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Laws of North Carolina (1822)
This legal act details the duties of patrollers in Richmond county: the formation of such units, the benefits of such a position and guidelines on how to treat enslaved black people while serving this role.
December 15, 2017
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Educating for Democracy
Effective civics literacy develops critical thinkers who can connect history and current events to engage in democratic action in building an equitable and just society.
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StoryCorps: Mother Enrolled Me in School
“Everywhere we went my mother would make sure that they enrolled us in school.”
July 8, 2014
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Homeowners Picket FHA Officials Over Broken-Down Homes, Unkept Promises, Philadelphia Tribune (June 24, 1972)
A newspaper article about the Federal Housing Administration’s failure to fund promised repairs to Black homeowners
July 7, 2022
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Teens Find Fun, Focus in Summer Programs
Summer is the most violent time of year in urban areas. Some cite hotter temperatures, while others point the finger at out-of-school teenagers. No one factor is to blame, but it makes sense to provide opportunities for young people while keeping them off the streets. Summer service programs can help.
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Toolkit for "Finding Our Power: A Q&A with Carol Anderson"
This toolkit offers resources that can help you teach the subject of voter suppression and contextualize this history for students.
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Advocate for BIPOC Mental Health This Year
It’s essential that educators, students and the entire school community work to reduce stigma associated with mental health issues, especially during Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month. Help interrupt school practices that disregard mental health—particularly for Black youth, who are less likely to receive adequate mental health care. Use these webinars to understand and practice self-care and address challenges students face.
- Black Minds Matter
- Student Mental Health Matters
- The Value of Educator Self-Care