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Build what they were forbidden to dream. From Jim Thorpe proving you can be whatever you want to be, to Frida Kahlo turning pain into beauty, the global wisdom of the past is your key to the future,. You are the echo of their courage and the next chapter of their defiance. Are you ready to carry civilizations forward

Explore the inspiring true stories of Benjamin Lay, a radical dwarf protesting slavery, and Thomas Garrett, who assisted over 2,700 freedom seekers with Harriet Tubman. Discover how these figures, along with education pioneer Anna T. Jeanes, exemplify bravery. Enhance your journey with food, tools, and clothing from the Resources Card in the Heritage Owl Underground Railroad Star board game.

Teaching Indigenous history is essential for fostering understanding, respect, and awareness of Native American cultures and experiences. Educators need access to accurate, engaging, and diverse resources to effectively convey this rich history. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of indigenous history materials that can support educators in creating meaningful lessons. Finding Quality Indigenous History Materials When searching for indigenous history materials, it is

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Hispanic Heritage Month Activities & Resources Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th in the United...

How to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

Chinese American actress, considered to be the first Chinese American movie star. She appeared in over 50 films such as "The Toll of the...

19th century Mahatma Gandhi's nonviolence civil rights contribution to the United States and the world...and MLK.

"In United States history, Kamala Harris is uniquely first in all, but ..." A 1st Black and South Asian Vice President. B 1st Female...

Maya Angelou was an American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in...

Interestingly, the English monarchy is said to have Moorish lineage dating back to Madragana, the Moorish mistress of King Afonso the...

A few presidents were open abolitionists or benefactors of Black History like Ulysses S. Grant, John Quincy Adams, John F. Kennedy and...

The white activist and pacifist who took over 50 stitches for black history...siding with the oppressed!

Did you know the first laureate to idealize her African and Native American heritage in stone, Edmonia Lewis, was once falsely accused, ...

In Jim Crow South, abolitionists Anna T. Jeanes* and Julius Rosenwald* of Sears and Roebuck contributed tremendously in advancing the...

2022 School Curriculum Laws "All public elementary and high schools must teach Asian-American history starting in 2022. That instruction...