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DOC: Freedom Summer (June 24, PBS)

Over 10 memorable weeks in 1964 known as Freedom Summer, more than 700 student volunteers from around the country joined organizers and loc…

Started by Frank W. Baker

0 May 14, 2014

PODCAST: Cesar Chavez @ Lapham's Quarterly

#59: Cesar Chavez A recent biopic about Cesar Chavez maintains the hagiographic tradition in which the California labor leader'…

Started by Ryan Goble

0 Apr 10, 2014

RESOURCE: A People's History of Muslims in the United States

A People's History of Muslims in the United States  What school textbooks and the media miss By Alison Kysia, Zinn Education Project Progra…

Started by Ryan Goble

0 Apr 10, 2014

INTERVIEW /ANTHOLOGY: Immigrant Voices: 21st Century Stories

Caught this fascinating interview on Chicago Public Radio yesterday about the new anthology Immigrant Voices: 21st Century Stories publishe…

Started by Ryan Goble

0 Mar 20, 2014

MUST SEE VIDEO: Artist Rudy Gutierrez on his New JIMI HENDRIX STAMP!!!!

Sadly, you can't embed the video. But let me start by letting you know Rudy Gutierrez's work is likely familiar from his Santana cover... F…

Started by Ryan Goble

0 Mar 14, 2014

NTYLN: ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ + ‘Discrimination in Housing Against Nonwhites Persists Quietly’

Another great lesson plan from the New York Times Learning Network Read the complete lesson plan here.

Started by Ryan Goble

0 Mar 13, 2014

ARTICLE: A Social Justice Tour of Oscar Winners Through the Decades

Great list from Yes of films that "embrace justice, challenge authority, and move audiences..." Full article (with tons o' video) can be re…

Started by Ryan Goble

0 Mar 3, 2014

RESOURCE: History vs Hollwyood: Who Gets It Right?

Because this year's Academy Awards nominees include so many docu-dramas, and because young people think they are seeing real history on the…

Started by Frank W. Baker

0 Mar 1, 2014

ARTICLE: Teach Students About Youth Who Fought For Free Speech

Cool article from GOOD.

Started by Ryan Goble

0 Feb 25, 2014

'12 Years A Slave' Coming to Public Schools

The National School Boards Association (NSBA) is partnering with New Regency, Penguin Books, and the filmmakers to distribute copies of the…

Started by Frank W. Baker

0 Feb 24, 2014

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