Published: June 2023
For this month's articles:
- We start with his Letter from Birmingham Jail. From the Birmingham jail, where he was imprisoned as a participant in nonviolent demonstrations against segregation, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote this letter. It was his response to a public statement of concern and caution issued by eight white religious leaders of the South.
- Website: National Park Services African American Network. The African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017 authorizes the National Park Service to coordinate and facilitate Federal and non-Federal activities to commemorate, honor and interpret “…the history of the African American Civil Rights movement; the significance of the civil rights movement as a crucial element in the evolution of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; and the relevance of the African American Civil Rights movement in fostering the spirit of social justice and national reconciliation. Explore the designated Civil Rights landmarks of this powerful network.
- Resilience Guide for Parents and Teachers - Children’s problems include adapting to a new classroom, bullying by classmates, or abuse at home, but resilience is the ability to thrive despite these challenges. Can be paired with the Redefining Resilience video below.
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