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It’s Time That The White Men NYC Students Have Been Forever Learning About Move to the Rear of the Curriculum
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It’s Time That The White Men NYC Students Have Been Forever Learning About Move to the Rear of the Curriculum

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On the heels of the end of Black History Month in February, we begin Women’s History Month in March. I guess as a Black woman this is my prime time of year, huh? Not. The best time of year to learn about the contributions that Black people and women have made to American History is… Continue reading It’s Time That The White Men NYC Students Have Been Forever Learning About Move to the Rear of the Curriculum

Why “Black Panther” Is A “Must See” For All Black Students
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Why “Black Panther” Is A “Must See” For All Black Students

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Yesterday, a student asked a colleague of mine why there isn’t a White History Month. The student, who happens to be Black, asked the question with all seriousness. I didn’t want my facial expression to give way to the 20-floor drop that my heart took to the pit of my stomach as soon as I… Continue reading Why “Black Panther” Is A “Must See” For All Black Students

Teaching Historical Inaccuracies Is Dangerous and Damning to Both Black and White Students.
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Teaching Historical Inaccuracies Is Dangerous and Damning to Both Black and White Students.

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There’s this narrative floating around regarding slavery in the United States that is gravely inaccurate. These inaccuracies are both dangerous and damning to our nationally collective remembrance of our past, the very racially-charged country in which we currently live, and the hope for a one-day- post-racial future that we suggest to our students each day… Continue reading Teaching Historical Inaccuracies Is Dangerous and Damning to Both Black and White Students.