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Bayard Rustin, seen here in 1964 surrounded by young people before a demonstration, was a a civil rights and a gay rights activist and chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington. Photo by Ed Ford/New York World-Telegram and the…
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DOWNLOAD VIDEO Directions: Read the summary, watch the video and answer the discussion questions. You may want to read along using the transcript here or turn on “CC” closed-captions. Note: If you are a teacher, parent or concerned adult, use this PBS link to…
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One thing all students agreed on: change is possible and action must be taken. Continue reading
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Luke Hartman is an alumnus of Immanuel Christian and wrote this Student Voice piece for PBS NewsHour Extra in order to let all young people, including LGBTQ youth, know that they are loved and supported. Continue reading
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Use this NewsHour lesson to discuss President Trump’s 2019 State of the Union address. Continue reading
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