Ideas This Week
Ideas This Week is your hub for updates on all things Facing History—from announcements and featured press to expert interviews, impact stories, and essays on the ideas driving our work.
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Six Ways to Teach with Primary Sources
During American Archives Month this October, Facing History wants to highlight the importance of primary sources to our pedagogical approach by offering resources designed to incorporate analysis of primary sources into educator lesson plans.
The Pursuit of Educational Justice in Boston
Boston's educational justice journey, from civil rights activism to the busing crisis, reflects a broader fight for equity and inclusion.
BIPOC Educators Reflect on the State of Equity and Justice in Education
The impact of inequities within educational practices is an ever-present concern. A group of BIPOC educators met with us to discuss these challenges.
Supporting Students After the Summer’s Civil Unrest
Suggestions for how to support students to process and learn from the events of the summer.
Martha’s Vineyard, an African American Seaside Paradise
With the charming town of Oak Bluffs as a center of activity, Martha’s Vineyard became—and remains—a peaceful holiday playground for Black Americans.
Alice Milliat, a pioneer of women’s sport
Step into the world of Alice Milliat, a pioneering spirit who defied societal norms and revolutionised women’s sports.
Ida B. Wells, an Upstander through Journalism
Wells's trailblazing reporting is an enduring lesson in the importance of journalism as a conduit for vital information.
Celebrating 20 Years of Facing History & Ourselves in the UK
On 21 June we held two events to showcase the work of Facing History UK and celebrate our twentieth anniversary.
Paragraph 175 & the Origins of the Pink Triangle
Learn about Paragraph 175 and the origins of the pink triangle, now a reclaimed source of pride and remembrance in LGBTQIA+ communities.
A Brief History of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 was not always widely known, but that has changed. The lessons of this moment in history remain deeply relevant today.
