Why do people risk the contagion of a virus and potential injury to stage peaceful protests? Surely, it is easier to sit in front of the TV and scream. Or just ignore what is happening around us. But in truth, there has never been major change without people taking a stand and making their voices […]
“My hope for all readers is that they will shut the book and run out and protest. That’s what I always expect people to do. They seldom do it.” Barbara Ehrenreich We have plenty of books about addressing racism on our website. But right now, we encourage everyone who possibly can to put on a face […]
Today is the YWCA’s National 2020 Stand Against Racism Day. This year their theme is civic engagement, and they have put together a rich collection of actions you can take without leaving your home. Our Civic Duty Suppression of voting rights, dampening census completion, and hindering political participation for people of color are three ways […]
Freedom Summer by Deborah Wiles Illustrated by Jerome Lagarique Segregation, Friendship, Empathy Racism isn’t about people far away from us. It is about individuals close to all of us. Following the lifting of segregation in 1964, two boys, one white, one black, who are good friends plan to go swimming in the town pool. They […]
If A Bus Could Talk by Faith Ringgold If a Bus Could Talk is a creative retelling of the story of Rosa Parks suitable for upper elementary students. The story, which is a work of art, touches on many events in black history and would provide an excellent springboard to an indepth study of […]
~ Books and activities that address black history and the civil rights movement ~ Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters by Patricia C. McKissack and Frederick L. McKissack Slavery -Copper Sun by Sharon M. Draper -Slavery UE/M -Day of Tears by Julius Lester -Slavery -Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis -Slavery -Freedom Summer […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Author Linda Lowery Illustrator Hetty Mitchell This title fits these categories: Racial awareness: Shows diverse people living their lives in realistic ways. Racial pride: Provides strong, positive role model for children Racial issue: Shows historical or contemporary inequality based on race. Activism Shows ways we can make a difference. Acceptable grade levels Preschool through 3rd […]
Martin Luther King Day celebrates the life of a man who made a major mark on history and has inspired the words and thoughts of many. What will you do in his memory today? “It is not enough to say we must not wage war. It is necessary to love peace and sacrifice for it.” […]
Numerous Indigenous Peoples’ activities and resources to use in your classrooms and at home with your own children to expand your knowledge of Native Americans and their cultures.
Activities and discussion questions for Mildred D. Taylor’s Mississippi Bridge. Set during 1930’s segregation in Mississippi the book provides opportunities to discuss stereotyping and racial injustice.
~ MLK’s Words for Today ~ Fifty-two years after his death, the words of Martin Luther King are still calling out to us to fix our society and make it just. Here are six things he said to inspire you to take action. On Unions Joining together gives people power. “Let it be […]
~ Why We Need Tutors ~ Cashay by Margaret McMullan published in 2009 by Houghton Mifflin fits these categories: Social justice: Addresses issues of equity in schooling and living conditions Raises awareness: Shows diverse people living their lives Activism: Shows ways we can make a difference. Acceptable grade levels: High School Classification: Young Adult Fiction Concepts/ Topics covered in book: […]
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