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The Trung Sisters helped liberate, if briefly, 40AD Vietnam.
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A bio of Harriet Tubman. Know she was the first woman military leader in the US? She freed 700+ slaves in one Union raid in South Carolina. Find out more!..
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Migrant Mother is among the most iconic photos from American history. This lesson plan uses that photo to explore the Great Depression.
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The 1912 Bread and Roses strike was the first strike led by women and immigrants. Has the line, "One police officer could control 10 men, but you needed 10 police officers to control one woman." In two parts.
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Inspired millions of women to enter the workplace. With two pictures of Rosie, including the less-known (and better) Norman Rockwell version.
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Rachel Carson, dedicated writer and naturalist, wrote Silent Spring and helped start the modern environmental movement.
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Rosa Parks rebelled against racism her entire life, from a young schoolgirl to a Highlander student to a civil rights leader.
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| "MISSISSIPPI GODDAM" SONG |
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"Mississippi Goddam," by Nina Simone, a vivid, moving song about the civil rights struggle. With lyrics and pictures. Somewhat difficult.
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Dolores Huerta, continues to organize for immigrant rights.
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| "TALKIN BOUT A REVOLUTION" SONG |
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Lyrics and more for Tracy Chapman's "Talkin Bout a Revolution" (difficult).
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| LIFE HERE IS DIFFERENT |
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Life here is different for one Laotian Hmong refugee; compare her life in the US and in rural Laos. From The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down.
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