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The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America

The National Museum of American Jewish History , United States

Listen in as Richard Rothstein and Lila Corwin Berman discuss contemporary racial segregation across the United States. The panelists will dig into the history of public housing projects, suburbanization, and the actions of the federal housing administration and then interrogate the racial segregation and income gap in America today as a byproduct of explicit government […]

“Many Voices, One Nation” Online Exhibition

Smithsonian's National Museum of American History , United States

The people of North America came from many cultures and spoke different languages long before the founding of the United States, even before European contact. In creating the new nation, early leaders envisioned a country that promised opportunity and freedom—but only for some. As the population grew, the people who lived in the United States […]

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Can You Pass the U.S. Citizenship Test?

New-York Historical Society , United States

Do you know what it takes to become an American? This quiz features questions from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization exam paired with objects from the New-York Historical Society's collections to create key connections and context in American history.

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Then & Now Google Classroom: The Relevance of History in Current Events

Rhode Island Historical Society , United States

Then & Now: The Relevance of History in Current Events, are a series of Google Classrooms designed to create historical context for the stories we see in our social media feeds and on the news. Using primary sources, articles, and videos each classroom traces how past events have influenced our contemporary world, and while empowers […]

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Deep-Dish Dialogue: A Better Deal for Food Workers

Smithsonian's National Museum of American History , United States

The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light some of the longstanding challenges workers and vendors experience across the food system, from agricultural fields to city streets, grocery stores to processing facilities. Join us to learn more about how workers, vendors, and their advocates harness their strength, ingenuity, and strong networks of support as they fight for […]

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Jasmine Cho’s Portraits in Icing

Senator John Heinz History Center , United States

The Heinz History Center’s past exhibition, Smithsonian’s Portraits of Pittsburgh: Works from the National Portrait Gallery, reminded us of the remarkable national impact of people whose lives have intersected with this region. But the exhibition also challenges us to recognize the gaps in this legacy. Too many faces and stories still lack representation in contemporary […]

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The Power of Civic Action

Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello , United States

Dr. Larry J. Sabato, the creator of the political "Crystal Ball" at the University of Virginia, shares his thoughts on immigration, citizenship, Thomas Jefferson, and being at Monticello for the Fourth of July.  

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The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America

The National Museum of American Jewish History , United States

Listen in as Richard Rothstein and Lila Corwin Berman discuss contemporary racial segregation across the United States. The panelists will dig into the history of public housing projects, suburbanization, and the actions of the federal housing administration and then interrogate the racial segregation and income gap in America today as a byproduct of explicit government […]

Origins of Flag Day Short Film: A One-Room School in Wisconsin

Fourth Wall Films Ozaukee County, WI, United States

The one-room country school took rough-hewn pioneers and multilingual immigrants and transformed them into a literate and patriotic new nation. Flag Day originated in a one-room school in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. This is a short 4-minute documentary that can be viewed free via Vimeo anytime.

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Chinese Americans in the Making of America

Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NY, United States

With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America presents the diverse layers of the Chinese American experience, while examining America’s journey as a nation of immigrants. It interweaves the historical and political context of Chinese immigration to the United States with the personal stories and cultural traces of multiple generations. Visit online or […]

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Hero Street: Tanilo’s Story

Fourth Wall Films , United States

Tanilo Sandoval, from Hero Street, USA in Silvis, Illinois, took his Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. to honor his two brothers who died serving during WWII. He reflects on their hard work, poverty, service as Mexican-Americans in the U.S. military, and love for their country.

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Learn the story of Frank Sandoval in WWII (Documentary)

Fourth Wall Films , United States

Learn about the experience of Frank Sandoval, a Mexican-American soldier in World War II, through his letters home to his family in the documentary film "Letters Home to Hero Street." "Letters Home to Hero Street" is a film and teaching resource included on PBS LearningMedia. The resource is designed for grades 9-13+. Viewers can spend […]

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