Jeff Bailey
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...
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Adelaide Solomon Jordan
May 2, 20221 min read
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...
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Jeff Bailey
May 1, 20221 min read
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...
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Jeff Bailey
Oct 9, 20212 min read
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...
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Jeff Bailey
Oct 3, 20211 min read
Podcast Episode: The History of Whiteness and How We Teach about Race
I have been listening to an excellent series of podcasts from Learning for Justice--formerly Teaching Tolerance-- called "Teaching Hard...
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Adelaide Solomon Jordan
Oct 3, 20211 min read
Banned Books Week
The last week in September is "Banned Book Week" an annual week sponsored by the American Library Association and Amnesty International,...
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Jeff Bailey
Sep 6, 20211 min read
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...
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Adelaide Solomon Jordan
Aug 20, 20213 min read
Let's Teach All Histories
A student speaks on why all history, including, Native, Holocaust, African American, should be taught. The un-named student spoke at the...
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Jeff Bailey
Jul 2, 20211 min read
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...
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Adelaide Fuller
May 31, 20211 min read
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...
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Adelaide Fuller
Feb 28, 20212 min read
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...
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Adelaide Fuller
Feb 26, 20213 min read
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...
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Adelaide Fuller
Feb 23, 20211 min read
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....
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Adelaide Fuller
Feb 22, 20212 min read
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...
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Adelaide Fuller
Feb 21, 20212 min read
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...
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Adelaide Fuller
Feb 16, 20211 min read
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...
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Adelaide Fuller
Feb 6, 20213 min read
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....
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