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.
Many Americans are food insecure, but are traditional food pantries and soup kitchens the best models for providing long-term support? In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-hunger efforts new and old are still working to meet the increased needs and unprecedented challenges in their communities. Join us as we speak with people who are […]
Explore the cracks and chasms in our food system and meet some of the people advocating for meaningful change for our health, environment, and communities. We will hear from leaders working toward a more equitable food future through distinctive approaches and at different scales. Join Danielle Nierenberg, recipient of the 2020 Julia Child Award, to […]
Throughout US history, women toiled to improve their communities and to obtain the right to vote. Even after the passage of the 19th amendment, Black men and women continued to have their rights denied for decades. Let the stories of these everyday citizens who, despite obstacles, worked for change in their hometown, inspire your own efforts to improve the community […]
Join the National Archives for its first-ever virtual July 4th celebration! For 50 years, the Archives has celebrated the founding of the United States with a traditional reading ceremony of the Declaration of Independence on the Museum steps. This year, the National Archives lifts the words of the Declaration of Independence off of its parchment […]
Divided We Fall: Unity Without Tragedy reveals ordinary people wrestling with what it truly means to be an American, the divides that prevent unity, and what we can do to bridge the gaps. We proved on camera that despite divisions that are exploited and amplified on social media and cable news, by pundits and politicians, […]
Join us for a panel discussion about Unity in the Community with local leaders, State Representatives, and Lathrup Village residents. This is one component of our Juneteenth Celebration. Social distancing and masks are required.
Attorney and Civil Rights icon Fred Gray played a pivotal role in the push for equality. Join the National Archives Foundation for a chance to hear rare first person accounts from Gray about how the Civil Rights movement gained momentum through bus boycotts in Alabama, how his friend Rosa Parks was ready to sit down […]
The stories of the descendants of enslaved people at Monticello weave a rich history of trials and perseverance, hope and family connection. Since 1993, the Getting Word African American Oral History Project at Monticello has been collecting stories from descendants of people enslaved at Monticello in order to preserve and shared these frequently untold stories. […]
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 […]
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 […]