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Ida B. Wells – The Light of Truth
Courageous investigative journalist Ida B. Wells fought for change and justice during Reconstruction.
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From trailblazers like Ida B. Wells and Dred Scott to pivotal movements and cultural contributions, these resources provide tools to foster meaningful discussions and deepen understanding of the central role African Americans have played in shaping U.S. history.
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Celebrating Black History Month: Ida B. Wells
Celebrating Black History Month: Ida B. Wells
Bring Ida B. Wells' fearless fight for justice to your classroom with powerful, ready-to-use resources and strategies.
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Classroom-length educational videos.
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Becoming Equal Under the Law
Becoming Equal Under the Law
Explore the changes in U.S. laws to be more inclusive and closer to the ideal in the Declaration of Independence... all people are created equal.
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The Civil War
The Civil War
The Dred Scott Supreme Court case influenced the course of the Civil War.
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Living Up to Our Declaration of Independence
Living Up to Our Declaration of Independence
How the Declaration’s promise of equality was expanded over time by individuals who used its words to demand greater freedom and rights.
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Short, right-to-the-point videos.
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Brown v. Board of Education Case
Brown v. Board of Education Case
Supreme Court case challenging segregation in U.S. schools.
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Dred Scott Case
Dred Scott Case
Dred Scott sued for his freedom. His case reached the Supreme Court and became a tipping point leading toward the Civil War.
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One Drop Rule
One Drop Rule
The societal rule that even one drop of Black blood meant you were Black—reinforcing segregation and division.
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Plessy v. Ferguson Case
Plessy v. Ferguson Case
Where did “separate but equal” come from? Homer Plessy challenged separate railroad cars before the Supreme Court.
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Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall grew up under segregation and spent his life fighting it—using the law to advance equal treatment for all.
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The Economics Of… With Roland Fryer
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The Economics Of is an original video series hosted by thought-provoking Harvard economist Roland Fryer.
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The Economics Of… Integration
The Economics Of… Integration
Roland Fryer examines how social patterns persist in integrated schools and what actually shapes student success.
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The Economics Of… Media Bias
The Economics Of… Media Bias
When consumers demand biased news, more competition can lead to more bias—not less.
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The Economics Of… Political Correctness + Research
The Economics Of… Political Correctness + Research
How the rising costs of speaking plainly are reshaping intellectual debate on college campuses and beyond.
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The Economics Of… Identity
The Economics Of… Identity
Unpack the powerful influence of identity on our choices and behavior.
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The Economics Of… NFL Running Backs
The Economics Of… NFL Running Backs
Fryer swaps journals for playbooks to show how incentives reshape America’s favorite sport.
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The U.S. Constitution & Black History
The U.S. Constitution & Black History
How U.S. laws—starting with the Constitution—have impacted the history of Black Americans.
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