Juneteenth
The fact that Black Americans are statistically discriminated against in the criminal justice system, are represented in overwhelmingly disproportionate numbers in high poverty schools, continue to be denied full access to the voting booth, and struggle to survive in communities that lack necessary access to essential resources like healthy food and medical care, serve as critical reminders that Juneteenth is both a day of celebration and a vital call to action.
Thanksgiving Reconsidered
RUAR co-founder, Meg Honey, shares valuable resources for responsible representation of Indigenous contributions, perspectives, and experiences to help students understand the courageous journeys, bold decisions, and transformative actions of Native peoples.
The Continued Fight for Voting Rights: Elevating The Women of Freedom Summer
Meg’s piece, Teaching a More Expansive View of Women’s Suffrage, centers on women who continued the fight to ensure that Black Americans could safely register to vote and fully participate in the democratic process. Meg spotlights women like Fannie Lou Hamer and provides educators with resources and strategies for elevating activists’ stories in broader discussions about civics, history, and the centennial of the 19th Amendment's passage.
An Inconvenient Fourth of July
As we reflect on this unprecedented Fourth of July, consider taking action by donating to our Antiracist Book Fund initiative and help us achieve our goal of creating antiracist book collections for our community and school. This year, as we remember the Revolution of 1776, perhaps it is also time for a revolution within ourselves: How are we “unlearning” our biases? How are we deepening our personal understanding of privilege and the nation’s history? What are we doing to disrupt racist systems and inequality?