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The Rhythm of Resilience
Following Hurricane Maria, these educators looked to tradition to help colleagues and students mourn what was lost—and celebrate what remains.
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Shutting Down Immigration Myths
News right now is dominated by rhetoric that casts immigrants as dangerous and is likely leaving Americans of many identities, including some of your students, feeling fearful and angry. Today, consider using these resources to teach your students about the long legacy of mistrust and discrimination immigrants from many countries have endured and how we can all use our voices to resist myths and misinformation.
- Supporting Students From Immigrant Families
- Ten Myths About Immigration
- Student Voices: Freddy Ochoa and Corina Torres
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Thomas H.
Thomas was born into slavery and lived a harsh life, but he was finally able to escape and reunite with his family.
January 8, 2019
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Creating a Culture: The Music of Enslaved People
When Africans were brought to American shores in chains, they brought pieces of Africa with them and used their traditions, music and culture to help them survive.
January 8, 2019
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William Wells Brown
William Wells Brown was born into slavery and later escaped to become one of the foremost supporters of abolition.
January 8, 2019
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Songs of Zion
Mary loves Sunday mornings and the spirituals that give her and Mama hope.
January 8, 2019
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Patty and Abigail
Patty, a young enslaved girl, shares some insight about life on a South Carolina plantation.
January 8, 2019
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The North Star Tea Party
In this poem, Nell and her family follow the North Star and navigate the Underground Railroad to freedom.
January 8, 2019
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Nat Turner, Freedom Fighter
Nat Turner was an American freedom fighter who led one of history’s most successful revolts by enslaved people in Southampton County, VA.
January 8, 2019
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Mum Bett’s Freedom Tale
Mum Bett hears the cries for American freedom from British tyranny and launches her own American Revolution against slavery in Massachusetts.
January 8, 2019
