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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Culture & Identity
Remembering Stonewall on the 50th Anniversary
As we approach the anniversary of this momentous event in the gay rights movement, we reflect on the contributions of two prominent activists.
Red Scarf Girl Today: An Interview with Ji-li Jiang
Red Scarf Girl author Ji-li Jiang illuminates a number of key lessons that American educators and citizens can glean from the Chinese Cultural Revolution.
Stonewall Was Important But Not Because it Was First
There is a long history of protests long before Stonewall that highlight the struggle of LGBTQ people to gain civil rights.
How to Be an Upstander: Acting against Indifference
A student describes the impact of her “Dangers of Indifference” course on her worldview and how it connects with the tenets of her faith.
Teaching the Missing History of LGBTQIA+ Civil Rights
Teachers are encouraged to discuss the history of LGBTQIA+ civil rights with their students to help them explore the dangers of fearing and demonizing the “other.”
Facing Black History Month in the United States: Why We Need to Break the Norm
Author Tanya Huelett offers her opinion on the importance of Black History Month and provides resources to explore Black History in the classroom.
What Exactly is Meant by “Religious Diversity”?
Religious diversity remains a descriptive term. It does not necessarily or automatically translate into religious coexistence or tolerance.
What Does It Mean “To Kill a Mockingbird”?
Facing History shares a list of key components for a reflective classroom and provides educators with a number of resources to guide them in building their own.
Soul Music in the Civil Rights Era: Respecting Self and Others
Andrew Reese discusses the differences between Otis’ Redding’s song “Respect” and the Staple Singers’ song “Respect Yourself.”
Soul Music and the Civil Rights Era: Breaking the Racial Barriers
Andrew Reese offers an introduction to the band, Booker T & the MGs, and their work during the civil rights era.
The Story behind "Soul Man:" Intertwining Music and Identity
Andrew Reese breaks down the historical context behind the song “Soul Man,” offering a new outlook on the iconic song.
