Tag: Diversity and Representation

  • 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.

  • Civil War at 160: Ely Parker

    Union General Ely Parker’s remarkable legacy, from leadership in the Civil War to advocacy for Native American rights, continues to inspire. Classroom activities offer deeper exploration.

  • Book Review: An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States: A Graphic Interpretation

    In the growing ReVisioning History series, An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States: A Graphic Interpretation brings a fresh, visual approach to Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz’s critical and often unsettling look at U.S. history from an Indigenous perspective. Originally a narrative dense with historical insight, the graphic version adds rich illustrations that make the work even…

  • TDIH: Statue of Liberty

    The Statue of Liberty, opened in 1886, symbolizes freedom and reflects America’s diverse immigrant history and the collaborative effort in its creation, emphasizing democracy and inclusion.