SFUSD Makes Plans to De-Colonize Indigenous History
I am so excited about the work going on in SFUSD's Curriculum and Instruction Department! Last week, staff made a...
BHM Series #10: Missing from Presidents Day: The People They Enslaved
History books have improved a lot since my day, but I am sure they still gloss over the fact that our country was built , from its very first days, on the backs of enslaved Africans.
BHM Series #2: History and Future of Black History Month
How did Black History Month come about? Why do we celebrate Black History in February? Is it still relevant today?
Black History Month (BHM) Series #1: A Challenge!
This hilarious and to the point SNL skit inspired me to write 28 posts highlighting African-American culture and heritage (roughly one for each day of the month)… Watch the video (below) and then read about why it inspired me to write this series
Let’s Stop Trying to Make MLK into the Morgan Freeman of History
I finally understand what has bothered me so much about the misrepresentation of Dr. King’s legacy as one of peace (without the protest, thank you very much!)… Cue Morgan Freeman, stage left!
BHM Series #14: Teach Kids about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Black History Month: #7 Learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with these kid-friendly videos.
BHM Series #18: Ruby Bridges, Civil Rights Hero
At six years old, Ruby Bridges was the first black child to attend a formerly all-white New Orleans School. Ruby shows that at any age, you can be a role model for courage, forgiveness, and doing what’s right!
BHM Series #21: Profile of Les Williams, Tuskegee Airman
Learn about the first Black American to become a bomber pilot: Les Williams. He is also one of the few surviving Tuskegee Airmen.
BHM #20: The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross
This month, I am especially excited to learn more about the African-Americans who have made our country great. In my...