Join Made By Us in History Club, on Clubhouse, to dig deep into what a Civic Season can do and be - and how you can be a part of it. This event was held on June 3, 2021. Check back for the recording at History Club.
"9066 to 9/11" focuses on the parallels between the post-September 11 treatment of Arab Americans and Muslims in this country with treatment of Japanese Americans after the start of World War II. Revealing striking similarities, the film addresses the mistreatment of immigrants in the United States, as well as the lack of historical memory by […]
A Stanford designer developed a design-based approach to help first-time voters navigate the ambiguity of election season. Here are a few lessons from that work.
Explore this virtual exhibit reviewing the 100-year history of the public library system in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Downtown history tours often focus on the architecture of buildings and the businesses they held. Invariably, these stories primarily focus on men. The aim of this tour is to depart from the traditional narrative and, instead, show the indelible mark women have left on downtown Boise. Join the adventure (socially distanced, of course) to learn […]
This article explores the rediscovery of Juneteenth in the twenty-first century and how it has become an important American holiday.
This article explores youth activism in the South before, during, and after the civil rights campaigns led by Martin Luther King Jr.
This award winning, multi-faceted project went beyond the collection and transcription of interviews on African American history and civil rights by providing thousands of Kentuckians with multiple platforms for connecting to the stories shared in more than 175 interviews.
My Wish For U.S. invites anyone and everyone to voice their hopes and dreams for the future of the United States, as we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary. This is our first step – by articulating the kind of nation we want to build, we can inspire each other to take action. My Wish For […]
JANM’s Chief Curator Karen Ishizuka moderated a discussion with Russell Jeung (SF State University), Taz Ahmed (Good Muslim, Bad Muslim Podcast), Renee Tajima-Peña ("Asian Americans" series producer), and Robin Toma (LA County Human Relations Commission) about attacks on Asians and Asian Americans across the country during this global pandemic; Asians and Asian Americans speaking out […]
This deliberation guide focuses on the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, encouraging students to examine the choices the Californio indigenous people faced in June 1849 as they determined how they would approach, or avoid, a future as American citizens. As students investigate the cultural, historical, economic, and political context of the time, they will wrestle with […]
Sunday, July 26, 2020 marked the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, an integral piece of civil rights legislation which made it a violation of federal law to discriminate against people with disabilities. The History Center celebrated this anniversary by sharing stories from our collections that highlight the contributions of people with disabilities […]