The ten winning student essays reflect on the stories and ideals that have helped shape the ways they think about their roles and responsibilities as engaged members of their communities.
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Cleveland 20th Anniversary Benefit
We're raising funds to reach more Cleveland students. Join the conversation with R. Derek Black, a former white nationalist, and Allison Gornik, whose intervention was critical to his transformation.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Explainer: Political Polarization in the United States
This Explainer defines the term political polarization and provides information on how it impacts US politics and society.
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Race in US History
Antisemitism & Religious Intolerance
Explainer: White Nationalism
This explainer describes key characteristics of white nationalist ideology and clarifies related key-terms, such “alt-right” and “white power.”
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Facing History Student Essay Contest: Frequently Asked Questions
View frequently asked questions about Facing History's Student Essay contest. Learn more about the 2018 essay prompt, prizes, and how to submit your essay.
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Global Summit on Democracy and Education
Invitees will examine current threats against liberal democracy faced by societies while reinforcing the value of global cooperation, learning, and citizenship.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
Global Summit on Facing the Violent Past
Learn about Facing History's 2019 Global Summit on Facing the Violent Past being held in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
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Los Angeles Benefit Dinner
Celebrate and support Facing History’s work in southern California at the 2020 Benefit Dinner, Thursday, March 12, 2020.
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San Francisco Bay Area Benefit Dinner
Join us for an inspiring evening to support our work reaching students across the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Scholar and Participant Bios
Meet the scholars and representatives of education and civil society organizations who will form a global learning community to examine how Education can be used to combat threats against liberal democracy.
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Telegram from Martha Sharp About Plans to Rescue French Children
Draft of telegram from Martha Sharp to Boston Unitarian leadership with update on children's rescue, September 5, 1940
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Unlearning Hate: A Toronto Conversation
You're invited to a conversation with R. Derek Black, a former white nationalist, and Allison Gornik, whose intervention was critical to Derek renouncing his white nationalist beliefs.
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