Recap: Digging Deeper at Facing History's Immigration Summit
Facing History reflects on Identity, Membership, and Belonging: A Summit on Teaching Immigration.
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.
History as Our Guide: Understanding What Divides and What Connects
Educator Thomas Lai FitzGibbon reflects on societal tensions and how to promote racial justice in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.
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.
All Community Read: Six Powerful Titles Made Our List
Use this list of recommended resources to join in our Borders-and-Belonging-themed All Community Read.
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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.
Reflections on the State of Democracy in South Africa
Facing History partners share the key lessons learned after the events that preceded Mandela Day in July 2021.
8 Resources for Teaching Immigration
Explore resources designed to help educators address immigration in the classroom with curiosity and confidence.
How AAPI Thinkers are Redefining Asianness
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) thought leaders reveal their experiences with “single stories” to demonstrate what it can look like to push back against restrictive narratives that dominate American society.
Teaching About Anti-Asian Violence: Start with Yourself and Your Community
Most school curriculum fails to adequately address Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) histories and identities, which contributes to a widespread lack of understanding that fuels the anti-AAPI hate we see today. Facing History provides suggestions and resources for educators to better address AAPI histories so as to avoid continuing this damaging trend.