The last 36 hours have been a confirmation of systemic racism in the United States, this is an issue #museums can help to change and a call to action for all mission-based organizations. Informal education does make a difference. #implicitbias #civilsociety #museumsarenotneutral
@NMAAHC @MemPeaceJustice @Tolerance_org @mlk_institute @iaamuseum @rememberslavery @MAAHMuseum
Interpreting the African American Story
The Teaching and Learning Unit serves students and educators in grades 3-12. https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/educators/teaching-and-learning
Teaching and Learning

https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/educators/teaching-and-learning
The 1619 Project https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html
The 1619 Project (Published 2019)

American slavery began 400 years ago this month. This is referred to as the country’s original sin, but it is more than that: It is the country’s true origin.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html
Teaching Tolerance https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/lessons
Lessons

These robust, ready-to-use classroom lessons offer breadth and depth, spanning essential social justice topics and reinforcing critical social emotional learning skills.

https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/lessons
Lesson Plans https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/liberation-curriculum/lesson-plans
Lesson Plans

https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/liberation-curriculum/lesson-plans
Talking About Race https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race
Talking About Race

https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race
Anti-Racism Resources https://designmuseumfoundation.org/black-lives-matter-and-anti-racism-resources/
Black Lives Matter and Anti-Racism Resources - Design Museum Everywhere

https://designmuseumfoundation.org/black-lives-matter-and-anti-racism-resources/
A Place to Start
An incomplete list of resources and organizations for
fighting racism and supporting justice and equality @MuseumModernArt
https://www.moma.org/magazine/articles/335
Lesson Plans
@tenementmuseum https://www.tenement.org/lesson_plans/ 
Lesson Plans Archive - Tenement Museum

https://www.tenement.org/lesson_plans/
Social Change Ecosystem Map PDF
@BldingMovement
https://buildingmovement.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Ecosystem-Election-2020.pdf
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