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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Racism
The Myth of a Post-Racial Society After the Obama Presidency
Barack Obama's legacy as the first Black president of the US was shaped in part by the politics, race relations, and legacy of the Reconstruction era.
Students Memorialize a Past Tragedy to Create a More Hopeful Future
Upstanding students at Overton High School create a memorial marker for Ell Persons to bring awareness to the history of racial violence in Memphis, Tennessee.
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 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.
