2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment which enfranchised half of the population by granting women the right to vote. Learn about Margaret Brown’s own role in the suffrage movement and how much of the work to get women to the polls only just began in 1920, and together we’ll […]
Have you always wanted to meet with your Senators and/or Representatives but don't know where to start? Use this guide to see how to schedule meetings, who to contact, what to say, talking points, email templates, etc. You can use this brief for any issues that matter to you.
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 […]
Equality’s Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America by Deborah Diesen rhythmically takes you on a journey to the founding of our nation and the establishment of one of our core rights as Americans, the right to vote. Follow the history of how that right has changed over time.
Be inspired by the life and career of Shirley Chisholm and create a work of art that represents your seat at the table.
This collection of Educator Resources rely on primary sources to explore different aspects of the Reconstruction period after the Civil War. You can use each of these for your own independent learning or to facilitate group learning.