Confronting a Violent Past: Red Summer in Chicago
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Chicago, IL
Join us for an interactive workshop to engage in discussions about Red Summer in Chicago and how to bring this history to high school classrooms. This event will be hosted in-person.
The Importance of a Free Press
Students review the First Amendment, understand the importance of a free press, and consider how that freedom can conflict with other societal needs through journalists’ experiences in Ferguson.
Introducing Ideas This Week
Welcome! We've created a list to help you explore the best of what we have to offer. It covers topics including educator competencies, classroom resources, inspiring stories, and more.
Stories Defined and Told by Women
Since recorded history, women have always found memorable ways to share their narratives and ensure that their stories do not go untold.
Echoes of the Holocaust: Eugenics and Disability in the Time of the Holocaust
On-Demand
Virtual
This webinar featured Dr. Patricia Heberer Rice, senior historian at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and explored how the Nazis used eugenics in their pursuit of “Aryan genetic purity”.
Remembering Judy Heumann and Honoring Her Legacy
Facing History’s David Levy recalls learning about Judy Heumann and how she inspired his own advocacy for disability rights.
The Little Rock Nine: Connecting 1957 to Today
Resistance to integration in the US didn’t stop just because of a Supreme Court ruling. But nine Black students from Little Rock helped change minds.
Preparing to Teach in Black History Month: Celebrating Our Sisters
On-Demand
Virtual
This one-hour webinar presented approaches and ideas that can complement and strengthen your teaching of 2023’s Black History Month throughout the school year.
Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life
Facing History’s viewing guide will help you connect with key lessons and messages while watching this important documentary.
Pride Month: Celebration, Education, and Setbacks
In June we make space to connect with and lift up the history and contemporary experiences of LGBTQIA+ upstanders.
Reflecting on Juneteenth
Learn about the history and legacy of Juneteenth and how modern awareness of this commemoration has grown and raised the profile of this important holiday.