Steve Cohen, Senior Lecturer at Tufts University’s Department of Education, describes how Facing History and Ourselves’ curriculum enables students to examine and explore the labels that humans place on one another.
Eve Shalen reflects on an experience she had in eighth grade.
Tejwattie speaks about how Facing History helped her understand her identity.
Facing History and Ourselves alumna Clarinda Ofori-Annor gave an account of her experiences as an immigrant from Ghana and finding her voice in her Facing History class at the 2014 Chicago Benefit Dinner.
Alfons Heck recalls how he became a high-ranking member of the Hitler Youth. He talks about the importance of peer pressure and propaganda to Hitler's ability to recruit eight million German children to participate in the "war effort."
Kwame Anthony Appiah reflects on factors that affect our individual moral decision making.
Claude Steele describes the idea and effects of stereotype threat in our daily lives.
Author Wes Moore reflects on the very thin line that separates “us” from the “other.”
Jenny Berz discusses Facing History and Ourselves
Psychologist John Amaechi discusses the connection between concepts of identity, the creation of a safe learning environment, and the potential for student achievement.
John Amaechi OBE shares his story with students, teachers, and community members at the Facing History and Ourselves 2014 Chicago Benefit Dinner.
John Amaechi OBE shares his story with students, teachers, and community members at the Facing History and Ourselves 2014 New England Benefit Dinner.