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News Literacy Project , United States

Get Smart About News is our new free newsletter designed for the general public. It explores timely examples of misinformation, addresses media and press freedom topics and discusses social media […]

Take a Tour through Kentucky’s Civil Rights History

Kentucky Historical Society Lexington, KY, United States

Through a digital (or in-real-life) tour of historical markers, learn about Kentuckians involvement in the push for Civil Rights, as well as landmark legislation, court decisions, and other activities which […]

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Stronger Together: Black Liberation and Asian Solidarity

Japanese American National Museum , United States

The USC Pacific Asia Museum, the Chinese American Museum, and the Japanese American National Museum presented "Stronger Together: Black Liberation and Asian Solidarity" virtually on November 19, 2020. The discussion […]

Tour Guide Tell All Podcast

DC by Foot , United States

Local D.C. tour guides bring history to life with the Tour Guide Tell All podcast. Confront the often scandalous and incendiary past through conversations about dynamic individuals and inciting events […]

Visit the Cabinet Room of President Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln Center for Character Development , United States

The Lincoln Heritage Museum, and the Abraham Lincoln Center for Character Development, is an interactive museum dedicated to telling the story of the life of Abraham Lincoln, and the character […]

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Voting & States Rights—Rights for All?

Connecticut Explored , United States

It's important to understand the role of states in extending—and limiting—the right to vote. We might think that voting as a right for everyone was part of our founding values—but […]

Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello , United States

In this recording of a livestream at Monticello, veteran Thomas Jefferson interpreter Bill Barker, discusses the events leading up to and prompting the Declaration of Independence.  

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Voices from Black Louisville, 1900-1940

Kentucky Historical Society , United States

In this collection of oral histories, African American residents of Louisville discuss their history from 1900 to 1940, especially their participation in education, politics, business, and community development.

Watch John Lewis Speak on Rights and Justice in America

National Archives Foundation , United States

Congressman John Lewis discusses rights in America in a 2016 video narrated by journalist Cokie Roberts. The video was part of a series of national conversations about equality in America […]

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Watch the National Youth Summit on Teen Resistance to Systemic Racism

Smithsonian's National Museum of American History , United States

How can young Americans create a more equitable nation? Explore and discuss this question using resources and videos from the 2020 National Youth Summit. The Summit was centered on the […]

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