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#IndigenousPeoplesDay 87% of U.S. history standards relegate Native Americans to the past tense (pre-1900). Here are stories of Native American activism from the 1960s to the present to #TeachOutsideTextbook in U.S. history classes. #PeoplesHistory ⬇️ zinnedproject.org/materials/nati…

It's often said: White kids, upon being taught the history of racism, will feel guilty or bad about being White. In fact, White kids who receive antiracist history lessons exhibit fewer racist ideas about Black people while their attitudes about White people are unaffected.

Sending much love to the King family on the loss of Dr. Christine King Farris.

#HappyBirthday James Meredith, who is 90 today! On this same day, in 1962, an appeals court ordered his admission as the 1st known Black student to the University of Mississippi. #history mississippitoday.org/2023/06/25/on-…

This August-virtual Summer Institute Learn: proactive strategies to use BEFORE conflicts arise, how to pursue respectful dialogue when in a conflict, methods to de-escalate when in a  conflict To REGISTER forms.gle/m8RvgKAZ1fvDd8…

"I still have faith in the future...I will not join anyone who will say that we still can't develop a coalition of conscience." -Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Kingian Nonviolence Global Summer Institute 2023 docs.google.com/presentation/d…

Would you help me share this speech (#TheOtherAmerica) from my father?: youtu.be/dOWDtDUKz-U Many are getting #MLK wrong. He was a dreamer, but his dream was global, inclusive, and deeply rooted in love and commitment to eradicating what he called the Triple Evils.

Teachers, administrators, and school staff are excited about our Global Summer Institute! Go to nonviolentschoolsri.org for more info and to register. It's virtual! We teach proactive methods to address conflicts, therefore reducing violence in schools.

@OfficialMLK3 A picture says a thousand words. #BrotherhoodOfKings 🙏🏽❤️

SEL, DEI, violence prevention, de-escalation, conflict reconciliation strategies, our Global Educators Summer Institute has it all! Time to register! Go to nonviolentschoolsri.org for more information

We teach and discuss the Letter From Birmingham Jail. Have you read it yet? If not, it is a brilliantly written national treasure. #belovedcommunity #readit #love

default.salsalabs.org/T55f2cf54-2a46… From our friends @PaceeBeneOrg Free coloring pages and study guides for each!

We love the staff and students at JSEC. They are inspiring, and are working to create a Beloved Community at their school. We are honored to be a part of this transformation!

youtu.be/rVlBH2ITtUs Check out our latest music video!

There's only 110 days left until the start of our Global Educator's Summer Institute. It's virtual, an amazing way to connect with other educators, and as many have said, they Institute is life-changing in the way they address conflicts. nonviolentschoolsri.org

Today, and every day, we honor Dr. King's legacy by teaching his philosophy and strategies of Nonviolence to school staff and students. We love you Dr. King. Thank you!

Powerful: Ranking Member @RepMcGovern just read an entire book into the record. “It's called The Life of Rosa Parks by Kathleen Connors. It was pulled from second grade classrooms in the Duval County public school district in Florida. So let's just see what's so objectionable.”