The War on Poverty
On this day in 1891, folklorist, anthropologist, and author Zora Neale Hurston was born. Hurston is best known for her 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. In her work […]
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Slave Rebellion Reenactment
On this day in 1811, 500 enslaved Africans, representing 50 different nations with 50 different languages, revolted and fought against U.S. troops and militias not just for their own emancipation, […]
Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Human Trafficking Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw more attention to forced labor, debt bondage, involuntary servitude, and sex trafficking affecting thousands of men, women, and children in the U.S. and around the world. This year's commemoration comes roughly a month after VICE News reported on one of the largest investigations of "modern-day slavery" […]
Television Academy’s Emmy Awards
Typically held in early Fall, the Television Academy's 2023 Emmy Awards ceremony was postponed to Jan. 15, 2024. The award ceremony airs at 8pm ET on Fox and offers an opportunity to reflect on the stories we tell as a culture and who tells them. Discuss the values of community, equity, and voice.
Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Today we also celebrate the birthday and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Technically born on Jan. 15, this federal holiday is recognized on the third Monday each year […]
Legalization of Prohibition
On this day in 1919, Prohibition was legalized with the ratification of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution. Today, we view this period as a wasteful, punitive and ill-conceived intrusion […]
National Day of Racial Healing
This year, the National Day of Racial Healing will be held on Jan. 16. The annual observance is an opportunity for people, organizations, and communities across the United States to “forge […]
Arrest of Queen Lili`uokalani
On this day in 1893, U.S. Marines overthrew the independent indigenous kingdom of Hawai`i and subsequently arrested Queen Lili`uokalani. American business leaders and the children of missionaries wanted the islands […]
Sundance Film Festival Begins
Today the Sundance Film Festival begins (virtually and through select in-person locations throughout the country). Each year, many new documentaries and films focused on social justice issues premiere. These films […]
Right to Privacy: Roe v. Wade
On this day in 1973, the Supreme Court upheld the “right to privacy” in the case of Roe v. Wade, protecting the right to choose whether or not to have […]
Birthday of Edward Verne Roberts
Today is the birthday of Edward Verne Roberts, who was a pioneering advocate for people with disabilities. Many consider him the “father of independent living.” Use the anniversary to discuss how public benefits help people with disabilities. Use the values of Equality and Economic Mobility.
Trump’s Migrant Protection Protocols
On this day in 2019, the Trump administration announced implementation of the “Migrant Protection Protocols” (better known as the "Remain in Mexico" policy) for asylum-seekers arriving at the U.S./Mexico border. In December, the Biden administration reached an agreement with Mexico to restart the program and has continued to employ the controversial Title 42 law to […]
