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May 25, 2021
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** The 2020 Uprisings One Year Later
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May 25 marks one year since the murder of George Floyd, which sparked a pivotal groundswell of activism across the country. As we honor him and all those who have died at the hands of police, we must not waver in our fight against racism and police violence. It’s important that we all center the lived experiences of students and educators of color and support young activists who stand up against racial injustice. These resources ([link removed]) help to critically examine anti-racist practices and provide tools to support youth leadership.
Black Male Educators Create Space for Joy // Coshandra Dillard ([link removed])

Chauvin Was Found Guilty. Now What? // Jamilah Pitts ([link removed])

Moving From Bicultural to Transcultural Acculturation // Dr. Aradhana Mudambi ([link removed])

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Black Lives Matter Today and Always
Today marks one year since police killed George Floyd. We lift his name alongside so many other lives unjustly taken—and alongside so many families still mourning. We continue to demand justice and affirm that Black lives matter today and always. This One World poster ([link removed]) was created by Adé Hogue, a designer based in Chicago. “I think it helps amplify the many times we’ve felt we need to shout this phrase,” Hogue says.
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** Last Chance to Share Your Opinion About Our Magazine
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At Learning for Justice, we know our readers are the experts on our work. That’s why we’re inviting you to take this online survey ([link removed]) , which closes this week, as we prepare for the future of what will be called
Learning for Justice magazine. It’s your chance to let us know what’s most helpful to you and how our magazine can be even more useful.
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** ICYMI: Our New Read-aloud Video for “Min Jee’s Lunch”
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Last week, we released a new read-aloud video for our short children’s story “Min Jee’s Lunch,” by educator and LFJ award winner Elizabeth Kleinrock. In the video ([link removed]) , narrated by Kleinrock and beautifully illustrated by Janice Chang, a classmate announces that Min Jee’s Korean lunch is “how everyone got sick.” Min Jee and her friends must decide how to respond. Find the story and accompanying reader questions here ([link removed]) . ([link removed])
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** Staff Picks: What We’re Reading and Watching
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In the Spring issue of our magazine, Learning for Justice staff members recommend an array of books and films for elementary, middle and high school students. You’ll also find books and films you can use for your own professional development. Check out our picks in the latest editions of What We’re Reading ([link removed]) and What We’re Watching ([link removed]) .


** Check Out What We’re Reading
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“Ethnic studies is an academic discipline, but it really is rooted in a movement—a social movement.” — Edutopia ([link removed])

“Kriti identifies as Indian-American and says the hyphen is important: Her podcast is all about growing up between cultures and how, at times she resented the parts of herself that didn't seem to fit the mold she saw around her.” — NPR ([link removed])

“Lost in the discourse on both sides, however, is the acknowledgment that Black teachers, as early as the 19th century, have been deeply engaged in the work of challenging racial domination in American schools. The traditions of African American teachers provide the country with a model, a vital intellectual resource for more nuanced conversations about the place and possibility of anti-racism in the classroom.” — The Atlantic ([link removed])
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