This interesting article looks at the language we use about history — especially that of the Civil War (or should it be called War of Rebellion):
Tag Archives: history
North American Native Lands
Are you in North America? Do you know about the Native American history of the places you live, work, or call home? This website can help. The maps here (and their links) can help you learn about Native territories, treaties, and languages.
A NATION BUILT ON THE BACK OF SLAVERY AND RACISM (Yes Magazine)
Racism, Chinese Restaurants, and Immigration in Early-20th Century US
Fascinating story on the history and proliferation of Chinese restaurants in the United States, and their link to immigration and limitations on immigration.
What White People Need to Read about Beyonce’s New Video
Jon Greenberg: Curriculum for White Americans to Educate Themselves on Race and Racism–from Ferguson to Charleston
A great list of resources!
Curriculum for White Americans to Educate Themselves on Race and Racism–from Ferguson to Charleston
150 Years Later, A Formal Apology For The Sand Creek Massacre/NPR
“This wasn’t just an event in history; it wasn’t something that just happened and is over. The things that could bring about an atrocity of this magnitude — those were human things, and that potential is still in people.
A Quick History of Why Asians Wear Surgical Masks in Public
Race in America – Charts that Illustrate Where We Are
80 Maps That Explain the World – Washington Post
Maps can show us many things — here are some interesting ones!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/08/12/40-maps-that-explain-the-world/?lines
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/01/13/40-more-maps-that-explain-the-world/
Intercultural Resources 