August 1, 2023 Black Resistance: What it means to me What does Black resistance mean to me? Black resistance means activism, freedom, love, family and hope. Black people in America have resisted oppression in systemic, institutional, interpersonal and intrapersonal forms for centuries. Resistance can be both good and bad, and it means different things for […] Continue reading at the publisher's website.
August 1, 2023 “Service to the People” – The Importance of Community Food Programs Food insecurity has long been a problem in the United States, made worse by increased income inequality. Wages have stagnated while food and healthcare prices keep increasing. According to Feeding America, over nine million children faced food insecurity in 2021. In […] Continue reading at the publisher's website.
July 7, 2023 From the Curator’s Desk – Why Do Curators Wear Gloves? Curators and experts who handle objects wear gloves for important reasons. One reason is that our hands naturally have oils, dirt, and dust on them. These things may not seem harmful, but they can actually damage the objects. The oils and dirt […] Continue reading at the publisher's website.
June 30, 2023 Reading History and Civics in Middle and High School A colleague recently dropped by my office to discuss a radio report she heard on her commute. The May 3, 2023 NPR report “History and Civics Scores Drop for U.S. Eighth Graders on National Test” had her wondering how the Freedom Center could […] Continue reading at the publisher's website.
May 1, 2023 National Mental Health Awareness Month: Improving Mental Healthcare For All May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Social media lights up with #selfcare and celebrities testify to the importance of mental health care in their lives, but there is still an ongoing mental health crisis in the United States. Even for those who […] Continue reading at the publisher's website.
April 14, 2023 Black Resistance: Reproductive Justice Content advisory: The following post includes references to historic events and policies that may be emotionally challenging, including instances of sexual assault. Women have been fighting for the right to make decisions about their own bodies for longer than the nation has been a union. The battle has […] Continue reading at the publisher's website.