In early 2020 we wrote a blog post in response to George Floyd’s death and police violence towards Black Americans (ie: George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, etc). As we head towards a new school year, we want to support educators in creating intentional spaces for students and community members to engage more…
In 2021, June 19th, also known as Juneteenth, Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day, and Emancipation Day, became the newest Federal holiday. Although it has long been celebrated in African-American communities, it commemorates a history that has been marginalized and still remains largely unknown to the wider public. We strive to share high-quality podcasts from reliable…
This post was originally published on June 5, 2020 and is frequently updated with additional resources. What do you think it will take to have everyone in the United States achieve the full recognition of the dignity of Black people? This is a discussion question from our January 11, 2017 current event “Comparing Black Lives…
The 1619 Project offers a valuable opportunity to bring important fact-based history into the classroom. We believe educators who use Listenwise may find the guidance provided by our content philosophy helpful as they consider using The 1619 Project and our thematically related podcast lessons in their classrooms. At Listenwise, we believe that teachers and students…
As Coretta Scott King explained, “The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America.” This day offers educators an opportunity to teach students about related current events and their connection to history. There are clear links between MLK’s legacy and contemporary issues of…
Celebrate Black History in February and every month of the year using Listenwise’s curated collection of Black and African American stories. Our podcast collections offer diverse voices and perspectives on a range of topics and issues. Our Slavery and Reconstruction and Civil Rights Movements collections discuss important periods in Black and American history. We hope…
