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Daily News Lesson July 24 2026

Thomas Jefferson's complicated legacy 250 years after the Declaration of Independence

Learn about the complicated past of an important founding father
Presidential Democratic Candidates March Across Edmund Pettus Bridge Marking 55th Anniversary Of Selma's Bloody Sunday
Lesson Plan March 07 2025

Lesson plan: Enduring significance of the Selma to Montgomery March

Mark the anniversary of the Selma March and watch these clips from the movie 'Selma'
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Post January 31 2025

Classroom resources for Black History Month

Find lessons and activities for history, English, art and more
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Daily News Lesson October 29 2024

Trump faces backlash for racist and sexist rhetoric at New York rally

Discuss how candidates are appealing to the public in the final week of the 2024 election season
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Daily News Lesson August 19 2024

Art in action: A look at James Baldwin’s enduring influence on art and activism

Learn about the life and work of one of the 20th century's most significant literary figures
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Daily News Lesson July 05 2024

How abortion restrictions have disproportionately impacted Black women

Learn about the restrictions of reproductive healthcare and its impact
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Daily News Lesson June 11 2024

How artist Lorraine O’Grady continues to challenge racism in the art world

Learn about artist Lorraine O'Grady, who has her first-ever museum retrospective at Wellesley College's Davis Museum
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Daily News Lesson May 30 2024

Exhibit explores experiences of humans put on display at 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis

Learn about a museum exhibit that explores ways humans were put on display during a early 20th century World's Fair
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Lesson Plan September 13 2023

Lesson plan: How America's history of racism continues to shape us today

Discuss the ways political divisions in the U.S. today are informed by a history of racism
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Daily News Lesson August 28 2023

Discussing the deadly, racist shooting in Jacksonville, Florida

A racist shooting in Florida has prompted questions about white supremacy in the region
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