BREAKING NEWS: Blackwell makes 430!
Today Interior Secretary Deb Haaland formally established Blackwell School National Historic Site in Marfa, TX, the second National Park Service site dedicated to modern Latino history. Blackwell's history is pivotal to understanding our country’s past, navigating its present, and building for its future.
Learn more about why Blackwell is so important and how it came to be a national park site in our press release.
#NationalParks#NationalParkNews#Blackwell#Marfa#Texas#LatinoHistory#ProtectOurParks#FullAmericanStory
This is a wonderful acknowledgement of the role Blackwell School played in giving Latino students in SW Texas access to an education. Kudos to all who worked on making this National Park a reality.
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Peoples, Technoscience, and Society at University of Alberta, Faculty of Native Studies
We closed our grad Native Theory seminar yesterday with Chelsea Watego's "Another Day in the Colony" (Queensland University Press 2021). The students and I all agreed that it was a great book to end the semester on. We felt edified, strengthened (not hopeful!) after this reading. Watego goes hard after the sovereignty-avoidant EDI thrust of the academy, for example, their focus on "‘natives’ as ‘capacity-building projects’ rather than ‘sovereign subjects.’" Watego's chapter "Ambiguously Indigenous" explains in clear terms the academy's embrace of the "newly identifying ancestry Aborigine" (actual or alleged ancestry) to further assimilative EDI (and not Indigenous sovereignty) goals.
In the closing chapter, she writes:
"Hope has not helped us. It is killing us because for too long we've invested in the idea of waiting for it...The truth is, hope sedates the logical response of anger and outrage that fuels Black [Indigenous] insistence" (198).
I ordered three additional copies for holiday presents for my daughter, partner, and co-parent. I want everyone to read this book. I leave you with the final line of the book for your own edification today:
"fuck hope. be sovereign."
https://lnkd.in/gevHnnnt
The Three Concepts to Focus on When Teaching About Slavery
In this episoode of the #HaveaLifeTeaching podcast, Adam Andre - museum participation facilitator at the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool - and I discuss how and why we should not shy away from teaching students about historical slavery nor its ongoing impact on our world today.
We discuss:
- Liverpool's connection to the transatlantic slave trade and the impact of slavery on the city's growth.
- How to center the voices of those victimized by slavery.
- Focusing on resistance and freedom, for example preserving the culture of those enslaved, and the legacy of slavery within the study of slavery. Don't oversaturate students with stories of slavery's barbarism particularly in the elementary grades.
- Using primary source documentation and/or artifacts in the study of slavery particularly at the MS/HS level.
- How the view of historical events can change over time and involving students in this conversation.
- Drawing parallels between historical slavery and the way the world is structured today.
- How we memorialize those involved in the slave trade.
Listen here:
https://lnkd.in/eDVj9m7V
August 23rd is Slavery Remembrance Day. Check out what the International Slavery Museum and National Museums Liverpool has planned for August!
Also, check out the below linked ASCD article by Rann Miller on additional ideas for teaching this hard subject.
How do you teach students about slavery?
#slavery#teachingandlearning#resistance#difficultconversation#africanamericanstudies#globalism#transatlanticslavetrade#Liverpool#schoolLeslie Hayes; The College Board; Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture; Facing History & Ourselves; Southern Poverty Law Center
Three Concepts to Focus on When Teaching About Slavery
In this episoode of the #HaveaLifeTeaching podcast, Adam Andre - museum participation facilitator at the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool - and I discuss how and why we should not shy away from teaching students about historical slavery nor its ongoing impact on our world today.
We discuss:
- Liverpool's connection to the transatlantic slave trade and the impact of slavery on the city's growth.
- How to center the voices of those victimized by slavery.
- Focusing on resistance and freedom, for example preserving the culture of those enslaved, and the legacy of slavery within the study of slavery. Don't oversaturate students with stories of slavery's barbarism particularly in the elementary grades.
- Using primary source documentation and/or artifacts in the study of slavery particularly at the MS/HS level.
- How the view of historical events can change over time and involving students in this conversation.
- Drawing parallels between historical slavery and the way the world is structured today.
- How we memorialize those involved in the slave trade.
Listen here:
https://lnkd.in/eDVj9m7V
August 23rd is Slavery Remembrance Day. Check out what the International Slavery Museum and National Museums Liverpool has planned for August!
Also, check out the below linked ASCD article by Rann Miller on additional ideas for teaching this hard subject.
How do you teach students about slavery?
#slavery#teachingandlearning#resistance#difficultconversation#africanamericanstudies #globalism#transatlanticslavetrade #Liverpool#schoolLeslie Hayes; The College Board; Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture; Facing History & Ourselves; Southern Poverty Law Center
Here recently, I published my first article about my experience at the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington. My time there has led me to believe that the modern Civil Rights Movement is greatly distorted compared to its birth. If you are curious on how I came to that conclusion, take a look at my article!
https://lnkd.in/et6-ycxv
Our disciplines and heritages do not exist in silos, we are all interconnected. Planners, preservationists, geographers, historians, architects, sociologists, curators, journalists, academics and any other person connected to the field of preservation in any manner, must begin to hold each other accountable. Please read my article on #Heritagelynchings to better understand how we can do improve our respective fields. #preservation#conservation#Blackhistory#urbanplanning#ruralplanning#conservation#architecture#share#repost
On June 18th, #UMGC explored the history and impact of Juneteenth. Learn more about this important celebration and its significance in American history. #Juneteenth#UMGCEvent
Director, D'Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies at The Newberry
A lot of my work as a historian considers not just what happened but how it is remembered. This year for Native American Heritage Month, I wrote this short piece about the popular stories of Chicago’s “founding” that erase Indigenous people.
https://lnkd.in/gfJSEMbS
Bernie Foster: A Trailblazer of Change in Portland's History
Bernie Foster's reflections on his journey emphasize the importance of being a part of the solution rather than the problem. Drawing on lessons learned from various publishers and mentors, Bearnie underscores the need for personal investment and responsibility in helping others.
Born and raised in Arkansas, Bernie’s background includes his family's land ownership and his educational journey through the publishing industry. He recounts experiences in the advertising business, military service, and interactions with influential figures, highlighting the resilience and contributions of Black individuals in various fields.
Bernie notes the challenges and discrimination faced in the past, emphasizing the significance of trust and integrity in journalism. He shares the impact of transistor radios during the Vietnam War and the lessons learned from historical events and personal experiences.
Addressing issues of social justice, Bernie discusses the role of the Black community in America and the ongoing struggles for equality and representation. He stresses the importance of being proactive, taking risks, and surrounding oneself with supportive, solution-oriented people.
Bernie concludes by discussing his legacy and the importance of contributing positively to society. He encourages others to strive for meaningful change and to support their communities, leaving a lasting impact on the city he calls home.
Key Points:
Personal Investment and Responsibility
Background and Education
Challenges and Resilience
Social Justice and Equality
Legacy and Positive Contribution
Follow: Find us on all social platforms @oregonhiddenlegacy for upcoming episodes and exclusive content updates.
Listener Feedback: Share your thoughts and stories about Bernie Foster's journey on our website www.oregonhiddenlegacy.org. We'd love to hear from you!
Hashtags: #BearnieFoster, #PortlandHistory, #TrailblazersOfChange, #VoicesFromVanport, #BreakingBarriers, #JazzToJustice, #StruggleForEquity, #PioneeringSpirit, #BridgingCommunities, #RootsOfResilience, #CulturalCrossroads, #GuardiansOfGreen, #CivilRightsHeroes, #MusicSceneLegacy, #CommunityActivism, #InnovatorsOfPortland, #UnionLeadership, #AlbinaHistory, #ImmigrantEntrepreneurs, #EnvironmentalActivistshttps://lnkd.in/gxe_q7-b
This 2021 article very well summarized what higher ed chaplains do, what our work is like. We support "the art of living" in a context that can otherwise be very competitive. Check it out if you want to learn more about everything I do as a higher ed chaplain. Our work is hard to quantify, but deeply important.
https://lnkd.in/eq78iYQ4
On June 18th, #UMGC explored the history and impact of Juneteenth. Learn more about this important celebration and its significance in American history. #Juneteenth#UMGCEvent
Nonprofit Program Manager with experience in teaching, grant management, training, and volunteer management.
1moThis is a wonderful acknowledgement of the role Blackwell School played in giving Latino students in SW Texas access to an education. Kudos to all who worked on making this National Park a reality.