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Cross Currents: Abraham Joshua Heschel
This fond description of Heschel was written by one of his students. The article highlights Heschel's fight against racism and the Vietnam War.
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Dumping in Dixie: Race, Class, and Environmental Quality
The "Race, Class, and the Politics of Place" chapter from a book with the above title. The chapter discribes the typical pattern of economic development that institutionally aludes blacks in the Southern Region of the US.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Alleged Teen Bullies Charged After Classmate's Suicide
A 15 year old student hangs herself as a result of bullying. Follow this story that has prompted the community and government officials to lobby for stricter anti-bullying laws. Educational resource materials are included. (April 6, 2010)
Stanford University
Stanford University: Lesson Plan on the Montgomery Bus Boycott
A comprehensive five part lesson plan that teaches student how to use what happend in the famous bus boycott for both content knowledge and also how to apply to other social movements. The role of Rosa Parks is examined in detail.
Other
Facing History and Ourselves
Official website for Facing History and Ourselves, an international educational and professional development organization whose mission is to engage students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism...
TES Global
Tes: Teaching Shakespeare: Othello
[Free Registration/Login Required] This collection of resources focuses on Othello, Shakespeare's classic story of jealousy, love, and betrayal. It shows how race is represented in Shakespeare and in performance throughout history.
Other
Do something.org
Do Something is a nationwide network of young people who know they can make a difference in their communities and take action to change the world around them. As part of Do Something, young people are asked what they want to do to make...
Other
Learning for Justice: Brown v. Board: An American Legacy
An article celebrating the 50th anniversary of the famous Brown v. Board Supreme Court decision. Features background information, a timeline of integration of schools, interviews, and links to many other activities and resources covering...
TES Global
Tes: I, Cinna (The Poet) 2012 Discussion Pack
[Free Registration/Login Required] This discussion pack includes questions and resources to stimulate discussion about the play I, Cinna (The Poet) and issues it raises. These include the article "Twitter racism: how the law is taking on...
Other
United Nations: Historical Images of Apartheid in South Africa
Follow the history of the apartheid government in South Africa, from its formation to racial discrimination to the efforts by the UN to abolish apartheid. An extensive gallery of captioned photos creates a dramatic visual history.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Webisode 14: Let Freedom Ring
Series episode covers the civil rights movement and the struggle for equality in post-World War II America.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Rise and Fall of Jim Crow: A National Struggle: Congress
This two-page segment of a larger PBS site about Jim Crow discusses the role of Congress over close to 100 years in first entrenching Jim Crow laws in the law of the land, and eventually, through the Civil Rights Act of 1965 and the...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: German Jewish Response to the Nuremberg Laws
The response to the Nuremberg Laws by the National Representation of the Jews in Germany, September 24, 1935.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Zionism
This site provides a wealth of information and documentation regarding Zionism, the national movement for the return of the Jewish people to their homeland and the resumption of Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel. Content ranges...
Other
Letter From Birminghham Jail [Pdf]
This letter shares Martin Luther King's reflections about his involvement in peaceful demonstrations. The letter provides historical information about the plight of African Americans throughout history and why he and others are so...
PBS
Nova: Julian the Trailblazer
Learn how chemist Percy Julian overcame prejudice and segregation to become one of the leading scientists of the 20th century. These NOVA documents show milestones in Julian's life and career.
Other
Racism No Way
An Australian resource with the goal of helping students understand and overcome racism. Site includes a library of resources and definitions, classroom activities, and games for reinforcing concepts of equality and respect. For all ages.
United Nations
Un: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21)
Learn about this day devoted to reversing racial discrimination and how you can take part in the activism.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: The Holocaust's Legacy
With this lesson plan, teachers can foster students' understanding of the devastating impact of the Holocaust. Highlights the racism of Nazi Germany and discusses the fact that many people still hold these types of beliefs today.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Native Son by Richard Wright
This is an online study guide for the novel Native Son by Richard Wright including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
This collection uses primary sources to explore Invisible Man written by Ralph Ellison.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: African American Soldiers in World War I
A collection that uses primary sources to explore the experiences of African American Soldiers in World War I.
University of Southern California
Usc: I Witness
IWitness is an educational website that brings full life histories, testimonies of survivors, and other witnesses to the Holocaust and other genocides for guided exploration.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
This collection uses primary sources to explore The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin.