March: Book One – A Review
John Lewis; March: Book One – The Book Reviewed Reviewed By Robert Kirby | Originally Published at The Comics Journal October 23, 2013 March: Book One is the memoir of Congressman John Lewis (District 5, Georgia) who has had a long and distinguished political [...]
Lessons From the 1963 Boycott Then and Now Anniversary Event
You were there. If perchance you were not physically present at the actual 1963 Boycott of the Chicago Public Schools you can be there at the 50th Anniversary event,Lessons From the 1963 Boycott Then and Now. [See the Program [pdf]. View videos of the [...]
Alyn D. Johnson; Freedom, Justice, and Lessons Learned From ’63 Boycott
Written By Alyn [Before the Film Preview Screening '63 Boycott and Forum] The Past is similar to today! Black people were separated from white people in the past. What do you do when you have trouble? Maybe run or call for help? If you [...]
The Story of Two Sisters – Torn by Immigration
Two sisters. One born in Chicago, and one in Mexico. One belongs to America with opportunities and dreams. The other belongs to a world of uncertainty and constant fear of deportation. The siblings, and many others like them, hide in places [...]
Henry Louis Gates Jr. On Untangling African-American History
Empirical evidence has helped us understand the roots of racism and why it is rampant in American society. Psychologist and Social Scientist Daniel Kahneman discovered, "What You See Is All There Is [WYSIATI.] Today, in the United States, we see colors, separate and unequal. [...]
Public Letter on Standardized Testing from Authors and Illustrators
October 22, 2013 President Barack Obama The White House Washington, DC 20500 Download The Letter [pdf] Dear President Obama, We the undersigned children’s book authors and illustrators write to express our concern for our readers, their parents and [...]
FairTest News Release on Public Letter about Standardized Testing
FairTest News Release on Public Letter about Standardized Testingby 120+ Children's Authors & Illustrators Originated by, Originally Published and a Project Led by FairTest for further information Dr. Monty Neill (617) 477-9792 Bob Schaeffer (239) 395-6773 for immediate release -- Tuesday, October 22, 2013 120+ Children’s [...]
Lakeville South Students Address Stereotypes With Video
Every one of us has felt different at times, as though we do not fit in. We are short, stout, slim, or trim. We are lean, lanky, and/or cranky when such an attitude is not cool. Our hair is too curly, too straight, and what of our [...]