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Blackbelt (en español)
In Spanish, a high school student reflects on being raised by his older brother and the legacy of the karate blackbelt his brother gave to him.
“Chameleon” by David L.
A teenager recalls a time he bought shoes to fit in with his high school friends.
“Chameleon” by David L. (en español)
In Spanish, a teenager recalls a time he bought shoes to fit in with his high school friends.
Choosing Names
Use this list of famous people who have changed their names to explore the relationship between names and identity.
Choosing Names
In Spanish, use this list of famous people who have changed their names to explore the relationship between names and identity.
Coming to America, Finding Your Voice
Journalist Maria Hinojosa explains how a story about her mother inspires her to find her voice, even when she feels powerless.
Prejudice and Pride (1965-1980)
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Part five of Latino Americans details the creation of the proud Chicano identity, as labor leaders organize farm workers and activists push for better education opportunities for Latinos, the inclusion of Latino studies, and political empowerment.
Pico Iyer: Where Is Home?
Watch the video and use the accompanying viewing guide of travel writer Pico Iyer's TED Talk "Where Is Home?"
How Urban, Suburban, and Rural Communities View One Another: Pew Research Study
Explore recent perceptions of rural, urban, and suburban communities using a 2018 Pew research study and get a handout to guide students' analysis.
"Transubstantiation” by Molly McCully Brown
In this poem, Molly McCully Brown describes a town at night at the edge of a city—a place that feels like home to her.
“west of philly” by Yolanda Wisher
In this poem, Yolanda Wisher reflects on being asked to describe her home city.