Why Just Mercy Matters
The film Just Mercy can offer invaluable insights to students in unpacking the harsh realities of the justice systems.
Activist Jose Antonio Vargas Speaks to Facing History
This 2019 reflection considers the lead up to the DACA US Supreme Court decision alongside the personal immigrant story of journalist Jose Antonio Vargas.
Facing Reality & Themselves
Educator Molly Josephs reflects on her work with a group of teens to create a podcast.
Why Teach About Migration? Because It's the Story of Humankind
Studying the history of migration reveals insight into who we are today and provides context for today's current conversations about migration and immigration.
Nine Films on Women's History + History in the Making
These nine films, with complementary Facing History resources, highlight many of the different narratives that encompass women’s history.
The Systems That Failed Me, The Ecosystems That Lifted Me Up
All her life Deztinee Geiger experienced the hazards of systemic inequality. Facing History taught her how to confront and change these systems.
New
King's Life is a Demand
A look into the Boston-based Martin Luther King Jr. memorial, “The Embrace.”
Why I Marched for Civil Rights at 15 with Martin Luther King, Jr
Lynda Blackmon Lowery shares her experiences marching for civil rights with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from Montgomery to Selma in 1965.
Teaching the Election: A Workshop for New England Educators
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Boston, MA
This workshop will support educators in teaching and guiding students’ understanding of elections and the importance of democratic dialogue. This event will occur in-person.