Tag: Diversity and Representation

  • 50 Years Later: Shirley Chisholm as CBC Chair

    In the annals of American political history, few figures stand as tall as Shirley Chisholm, whose groundbreaking leadership of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in 1975 marked a pivotal moment in the fight for racial and gender equality. As we approach the 50th anniversary of this historic milestone in 2025, it’s crucial to reflect on…

  • Celebrating 100 Years of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters

    The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, founded in 1925, significantly advanced labor and civil rights, becoming a vital force in workers’ struggles and inspiring future movements.

  • Chinese Lunar New Year

    Teaching under an A/B semester schedule results in my history students not consistently attending class during the Lunar New Year celebrations. I wanted to share a post this week detailing the resources I use for my Chinese New Year lesson, allowing you to utilize them over the next two weeks and share these materials with…

  • Comics In The Classroom: All-Star Superman

    “All-Star Superman” explores Superman’s ethos, emphasizing hope, empathy, and cultural understanding while providing educators with tools for teaching Social-Emotional Learning and addressing xenophobia in classrooms.

  • War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans

    Teaching the Battle of New Orleans and Andrew Jackson demands nuanced understanding and critical thinking.

  • The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924: A Century of Native American Citizenship and Civil Rights

    The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 granted citizenship to 125,000 Native Americans, yet many faced ongoing challenges in exercising their rights and accessing equality.