Category: Diversity and Representation
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What If Jesse Jackson Won the 1988 Election?
Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed away in 2026, profoundly impacted American politics through his civil rights activism and presidential campaigns, shaping discussions on democracy and race.
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Understanding Global Politics: A Review of Prisoners of Geography
Tim Marshall’s updated “Prisoners of Geography” audiobooks offers educators engaging insights into how geography influences global politics, making it a valuable resource for teaching current events and history.
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December 2025: Celebrating Traditions, Reflection, and Global Understanding
December 2025 encourages celebrating diverse traditions, reflecting on personal growth, and fostering cultural understanding through various educational activities, ensuring inclusive and joyful learning experiences in classrooms.
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Cuba’s Quiet Revolution: Angola
How a Cuban Generation and Battle of Cuito Cuanavale Changed the Course of Apartheid Fifty years later we need to reevaluate the broader Cuban geo-political power from 1970-1990. When we teach about the end of apartheid in South Africa, we typically focus on the internal resistance movement, international sanctions, and the moral leadership of figures…
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Using Comic Books to Explore Social and Historical Issues: Fall Semester in Review
This fall semester, I took a deliberate approach to using comic books as teaching tools to explore critical social and historical issues that resonate with my high school students. Rather than treating comics as simple entertainment, I leveraged their visual storytelling power and cultural relevance to create engaging entry points for discussions about representation, identity,…
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