New York Videos
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Facing History School Graduation Montage |
On June 26, 2009, the Facing History School's first graduating class celebrated the culmination of their hard work and determination in a four-hour ceremony packed with parents and friends. It was just four years ago that this small public high school in New York City opened with Facing History and Ourselves as its lead partner. Rosie Perez, the Brooklyn-born actress who worked with the students through Urban Arts Partnership, was the keynote speaker. |
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Facing History School Graduation: Rosie Perez |
On June 26th, 2009 Brooklyn-born actress Rosie Perez celebrates Facing History School's first seniors as the keynote speaker at their graduation. She shares her personal journey, explaining how education helped her succeed and encouraging them to stay smart.
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Facing History School Graduation: Marc Skvirsky, Chief Program Officer |
At Facing History Schools' first graduation on June 26, 2009, Facing History and Ourselves' Chief Program Officer, Marc Skvirsky, reminisces about when starting the school was just an idea, one that's now been realized.
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Facing History School Graduation: Zanetta King, Valedictorian |
At the Facing History Schools' first graduation on June 26, 2009, valedictorian Zanetta King talks about how Facing History School changed her outlook and inspired her to get involved in her community. She will be attending Smith College in the fall.
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Facing History School Graduation: Jose Flores, Salutatorian |
Salutatorian Jose Torres talks about his Facing History journey at Facing History School's first graduation on June 26, 2009.
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Facing History School Graduation: Gillian Smith, Principal |
Facing History School Principal Gillian Smith celebrates her first graduating class on June 26, 2009, as she proudly sends them off into the world.
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Teaching the Universe of Obligation |
This video provides a glimpse into two classrooms, a middle school in Memphis, TN, and a high school in Queens, NY, as teachers and students explore the concept of a "Universe of Obligation" based on a discussion of The Children of Willesden Lane
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Margot Stern Strom at the Facing History New York Office Open House |
At the open house in May 2009, Executive Director Margot Stern Strom celebrates the new Facing History office space as a merging of departments, continents, and ideas-- "an amazing space for amazing people, an aspiration and a vision."
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John Sexton at the Opening of the New Facing History New York Office |
At the open house in May 2009, New York University President John Sexton welcomes the new Facing History office to its campus and talks about the educational values and emphasis on social responsibility through learning that NYU and Facing History share.
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Student Jonathan V. Speaks at the 2005 New York Benefit Dinner |
Student Jonathan V. describes the impact Facing History has had on him personally. In particular he talks about the visit of Frances Irwin, a Holocaust survivor, to his class, and the way that visit changed his life. |
