Critical theory, critical culture, & postmodern humanism
In a nutshell: Incredible story of the young woman who was stripped of her Miss Albany State College crown in 1961 because she participated in civil rights protests. An inspiring story for today’s youth and an important, little known chapter Continue reading She sacrificed her beauty pageant crown for civil rights
In a nutshell: The fiftieth anniversary of George Wallace’s 1963 inaugural address provides an opportunity for teachers to explore the painful and difficult history of civil rights. Fifty years ago this week, Gov. George Wallace, Republican of Alabama, delivered his Continue reading A dark moment fifty years later: Wallace’s 1963 inaugural
In a nutshell: News outlets are reporting today on the death of Eugene C. Patterson (1923-2013). Patterson’s death provides an opportunity for teachers to explore issues of white privilege and majority responsibility for minority oppression. As editor of The Atlanta Continue reading Eugene C. Patterson, Progressive Voice on Civil Rights, Dies at 89