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Teaching Art and History Through Black Dolls
In this post from Ms. Magazine, entitled ‘If These Dolls Could Talk’: Art Exhibit Explores Role of Black Dolls in U.S. History and...
Jeff Bailey
May 12, 20221 min read
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2021 History Teacher of the Year Nataliya Braginsky
This is what we need to be hiring in teachers. How does teaching history in Maine look now that LD 1664 passed in June of last year. "An...
Adelaide Solomon Jordan
May 2, 20221 min read
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The Part of History You've Always Skipped- "Knowing Better"
Though this is a long video, it is an excellent description of how American History is often taught to minimize the "uncomfortable" parts...
Jeff Bailey
May 1, 20221 min read
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Bangor High School Launches New Speak Truth to Power Pilot Program
Bangor High School has partnered with the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Foundation and the Tramuto Foundation to offer this "a first of...
Adelaide Solomon Jordan
Oct 15, 20211 min read
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A Historical Map of POC folks in Maine
Many people assume that Maine, being a majority White state, does not have much to learn in terms of the history of People of Color. but...
Jeff Bailey
Oct 9, 20212 min read
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The Role of Black Morticians
I honestly don't know what the role of white morticians is beyond providing professional funeral services. I do know that like many...
Adelaide Solomon Jordan
Sep 11, 20211 min read
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Black Leadership in Defense of the Working Class
Today is Labor Day. A day set aside to celebrate the American worker and to recognize the efforts of those in this country who have...
Jeff Bailey
Sep 6, 20211 min read
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Get the real "dish" on African American History
There are many ways to learn about history but thanks to a new series on Netflix called "High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine...
Jeff Bailey
Jul 2, 20211 min read
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Juneteenth: a newly recognized federal holiday
If you haven't heard: Juneteenth is now recognized (as of two days ago) as a national holiday. That's a big, big win. But what is its...
Adelaide Fuller
Jun 1, 20211 min read
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Beyond Black History Month
Today is the last day of the "shortest, coldest month of the year." So what does that mean for your self-education and work around Black...
Adelaide Fuller
Feb 28, 20212 min read
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Reflection on "Black History / White Memory"
Last week I attended "Black History / White Memory," a webinar and dialogue hosted by the CRCNA (Christian Reformed Church in North...
Adelaide Fuller
Feb 26, 20213 min read
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Happy birthday, W.E.B. Du Bois.
The first African American to receive a PhD from Harvard. Expert on economics, history, languages and literature, and sociology....
Adelaide Fuller
Feb 23, 20211 min read
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We love a good resource resource! Thanks Maine Department of Education!
We're checking in with you today to share a great collection of resources put together by the Maine Department of Education. Over the...
Adelaide Fuller
Feb 22, 20212 min read
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White Supremacy in History: a Learning Opportunity
There are so many ways to honor and celebrate Black History Month, from seeking out movies and literature that center Black joy to...
Adelaide Fuller
Feb 21, 20212 min read
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The Black Church: PBS Premiere
​ "The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song is a moving four-hour, two-part series from executive producer, host and writer...
Adelaide Fuller
Feb 16, 20211 min read
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Black. Gay. Advocate. Quaker. Bayard Rustin.
Michelle and Barack Obama's Higher Ground production company is bringing an exciting new biopic to Netflix. Its subject is Bayard Rustin,...
Adelaide Fuller
Feb 15, 20211 min read
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Mamie Smith, Queen of the Blues
What's your favorite genre of music? Country? Jazz? Blues? Rock? Folk? Hip Hop? Rap? Pop? I'd like to let you in on a little secret....
Adelaide Fuller
Feb 6, 20213 min read
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