Explore South Africa’s tumultuous history from the early interactions between white European settlers and native African tribes to the implementation of apartheid and the long struggle for democracy.
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"Respect" and "Respect Yourself" Lyrics
Analyze the lyrics of two 1960s era songs about respect, by Otis Redding and The Staple Singers.
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Read the speech Susan B. Anthony delivered after being arrested for voting in a presidential election before women had gained the right to vote.
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Quotations on Democracy in South Africa (set 2)
Consider quotes from South Africans about the nature of democracy and what makes it work.
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“If You’re Ready (Come Go with Me)” Lyrics
Explore the lyrics of this song by the The Staple Singers and its message about obstacles to racial justice.
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"Expansion Was Everything"
Read about eighteenth-century Imperialism, the Congress of Berlin, and W. E. B. Du Bois’ analysis of the profound consequences of Europe's colonization of Africa.
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"More in Common Than We Thought" – Chicago, Parkland Youth Stand in Solidarity
Read about the meeting of student activists from committed to ending gun violence from Parkland and Chicago.
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"Soul Man" Historical Background
Learn about the crucial historical moment in the civil rights struggle when the song "Soul Man" came into popularity.
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"Soul Man" Lyrics
Get the lyrics of Isaac Hayes and David Porter's song popularized during the civil rights movement "Soul Man."
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#Ferguson Brought National Attention
A New York Times article addresses the role that social media played in rapidly bringing the events in Ferguson to national attention.
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A Brief History of the Veil in Islam
Investigate the history of Muslim women wearing head coverings, and consider how the veil became a political symbol.
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