Even when the history we teach is rooted in evidence, the very act of teaching it can be controversial. This week's articles highlight current efforts to expand the narrative of our nation's past, against often virulent criticism and pushback. We hope that thoughtful dialogue will prevail, however, and that our country will - eventually - come to a greater understanding of our shared heritage.

THE CONTROVERSY OF TEACHING HISTORY

Nikole Hannah-Jones retells 'The 1619 Project' amid race education pushback | ABC News

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The Meaning of African American Studies | The New Yorker

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The College Board Strips Down Its A.P. Curriculum for African American Studies | AP

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Ron DeSantis Wants to Erase Black History. Why? | New York Times

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RESOURCES FOR FIGHTING HISTORY CENSORSHIP

Advocacy & Leadership

AASLH's Advocacy and Leadership Initiatives As a professional association for history practitioners and institutions throughout the country, AASLH takes on a major role providing leadership and advocacy for the history field.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Temporary Project Manager Position for Black Heritage Trail

Temporary Project Manager - Black Heritage Trail New Jersey Historical Commission Compensation: $30-$35 per hour 25 hours - 35 hours per week Partial telework - (Office located in Trenton) Overview: Under the direction of the director, initiate the development of guidelines for nominating, reviewing, and approving sites to be included on the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Black History Month Virtual Festival

Black History Month Virtual FestivalASALH will hold innovative virtual programming in the month of February celebrating the 2023 Black History Theme: Black Resistance This year's festival will celeb...

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Making Gullah: A Black History Celebration & Conversation

Making Gullah: A Black History Celebration & Conversation February 9th, 2023 6:00 p.m. ET Hybrid & Free Who are the Gullah and Geechee people? Why are so many people unaware of the presence and contributions of this group of Southerners? 2023 Black History Mo...

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The Collaborative is the work of five New Jersey organizations - 1804 Consultants, Grounds For Sculpture, The New Jersey Historical Society, Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, and the William Trent House Museum. Our programs and website are made possible through generous grants from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and the New Jersey Historical Commission.
Sankofa, a word from the Twi language of Ghana, translates to "go back and get it." It is often depicted by a bird with its body facing forward and its head turned back, holding a precious egg. This and other Sankofa symbols remind us of the importance of learning from the past.
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