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Learning for Justice

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Students will:

become familiar with a diversity of artists who have done self-portraits, representations of themselves.

analyze the different messages that can be conveyed through a self-portrait.

look closely at ourselves and consider the aspects of our identity we can show through a self-portrait.

In what ways is a self-portrait different from a portrait of someone else? What can a self-portrait show about someone or the person's sense of group identity?

How have self-portraits played a role in struggles for racial justice and visibility throughout history?

In what way is a self-portrait artist an activist/community leader?

This lesson is part of the series Art and Activism.

Overview

Just as portraits give us a window into how artists see their subjects and what messages they might be trying to send about a person or group of people, a self-portrait tells us a great deal about artists' self-concept, including how they see themselves in relation to society. Our self-image is important to our identities as activists! In this lesson, students will look at a few self-portraits of people of color and think about the role of art in struggles for racial justice. Then students will consider how they see themselves and what they might want to show about themselves or their various identity groups through a self-portrait.

Activities

1. Explain to students that just as a portrait is a picture of a person, self-portraits are pictures that artists do of themselves. Artists often use self-portraits to show how they feel about themselves in relation to society. Show students the following images of self-portraits (K-2, 3-5) by well-known artists, all of whom are also people of color. Ask students to think about which details in the portrait stand out to them and what ideas the artist might have been trying to get across in their work.

2. Ask students to work independently to make lists of things they would like to show about themselves through self-portraits. These might be individual characteristics, or they might be stereotype-fighting features with regard to a particular identity group they feel that they belong to. Give students the chance to share their lists with friends and talk about how they might use a self-portrait to show these messages or ideas.

Extension Activity

For the rest of the period, give each student paper, a small mirror (Note: Groups of students can also share a mirror if you do not have access to many of them), and colored pencils, paints or the art supplies of your choice. Allow them to work on self-portraits that show themselves, including aspects of themselves that are important for them to communicate. Give students time to share their work at the end of the period, even if it is a work in progress. Make sure to find time for students to complete these activist self-portraits, and display them in your classroom or school.

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Art and Racial Justice: What is in a Self-Portrait?

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In this lesson, students will look at a few self-portraits of people of color and think about the role of art in struggles for racial justice. Then students will consider what they might want to show about themselves or their various identity groups through a self-portrait.

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Students will:

become familiar with a diversity of artists who have done self-portraits, representations of themselves.

analyze the different messages that can be conveyed through a self-portrait.

look closely at ourselves and consider the aspects of our identity we can show through a self-portrait.

In what ways is a self-portrait different from a portrait of someone else? What can a self-portrait show about someone or the person's sense of group identity?

How have self-portraits played a role in struggles for racial justice and visibility throughout history?

In what way is a self-portrait artist an activist/community leader?

This lesson is part of the series Art and Activism.

Overview

Just as portraits give us a window into how artists see their subjects and what messages they might be trying to send about a person or group of people, a self-portrait tells us a great deal about artists' self-concept, including how they see themselves in relation to society. Our self-image is important to our identities as activists! In this lesson, students will look at a few self-portraits of people of color and think about the role of art in struggles for racial justice. Then students will consider how they see themselves and what they might want to show about themselves or their various identity groups through a self-portrait.

Activities

1. Explain to students that just as a portrait is a picture of a person, self-portraits are pictures that artists do of themselves. Artists often use self-portraits to show how they feel about themselves in relation to society. Show students the following images of self-portraits (K-2, 3-5) by well-known artists, all of whom are also people of color. Ask students to think about which details in the portrait stand out to them and what ideas the artist might have been trying to get across in their work.

2. Ask students to work independently to make lists of things they would like to show about themselves through self-portraits. These might be individual characteristics, or they might be stereotype-fighting features with regard to a particular identity group they feel that they belong to. Give students the chance to share their lists with friends and talk about how they might use a self-portrait to show these messages or ideas.

Extension Activity

For the rest of the period, give each student paper, a small mirror (Note: Groups of students can also share a mirror if you do not have access to many of them), and colored pencils, paints or the art supplies of your choice. Allow them to work on self-portraits that show themselves, including aspects of themselves that are important for them to communicate. Give students time to share their work at the end of the period, even if it is a work in progress. Make sure to find time for students to complete these activist self-portraits, and display them in your classroom or school.

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Art and Racial Justice: What is in a Self-Portrait?

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In this lesson, students will look at a few self-portraits of people of color and think about the role of art in struggles for racial justice. Then students will consider what they might want to show about themselves or their various identity groups through a self-portrait.

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Early Childhood National Museum of African American History 

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Early Childhood National Museum of African American History 

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From the Google Classroom of Cheryl Moskowitz NYC DOE :The National Museum of African American History and Culture has a lot of great resources and they have a section on their website for Early Childhood Education. I want to highlight The Joyful ABC Activity Booklet Series. It invites caregivers and educators to support children’s positive identity development while growing their language and literacy skills with activities, museum objects, and new words. Check out the links below.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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It's simple to be xenial. Welcome others, especially strangers or guests, and make them feel at home. That is an important way to act every day! Download X is for Xenial for early learners ages 3 - 5.

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It's simple to be xenial. Welcome others, especially strangers or guests, and make them feel at home. That is an important way to act every day! Download X is for Xenial for early learners ages 3 - 5.

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Daily facts about Americans

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William DeHart Hubbard was the first African American to win a gold medal at the Olympics as an individual, placing first in the running long jump. Hubbard was born on November 25, 1903, in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended Walnut Hills High School in that city. Hubbard’s achievements on the track and in the classroom caught the attention of a University of Michigan alumnus, Lon Barringer, who saw his times posted in a Cincinnati newspaper. With the encouragement and recruiting of Barringer and other alums, Hubbard decided that he would attend the University of Michigan and run track.

As an African American, attending the University of Michigan and running track there was an achievement enough of its own. In Hubbards senior class, only eight out of the 1,456 graduating students were African American. He excelled in academics, graduating with honors in 1927, and on the track, setting records and winning numerous championships for the Wolverines. As a freshman, Hubbard was not allowed to run Varsity track.  His sophomore year was mediocre but he began to break records in his junior year.  He helped win Big Ten championships in the 100-meter dash, running a time of 9.8 seconds, and the long jump, jumping 24 feet 10 and ¾ inches. With performances like that, DeHart won a spot on the 1924 Olympic team, beating Edward Gourdin (then the world record holder) at trials at Harvard University to seal his spot to represent the United States at the Olympics in Paris, France.

Hubbard struggled initially at the Olympics.  On his sixth and final jump match he bruised his heel and committed a foul for stepping too far over the line. However, coming into his last jump at full speed, he leaped 24 feet 5 and ½ inches, and became the first African American to win a gold medal as an individual in the Olympics.

Going into his senior year at Michigan Hubbard competed in sprints, hurdles, and the long jump, helping the Wolverines win Big Ten titles in indoor and outdoor meets. He also tied the world record in the 100-meter dash at 9.6

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Blackfacts.com is the oldest and longest-running data-driven online Black History resource, which has served millions and millions of Black Facts to users across the globe over its unbroken 25-year history.

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Winner of the 2019 Garfinkel Prize in Digital Humanities, sponsored by the American Studies Association (ASA) - Digital Humanities Caucus.

Black Quotidian explores everyday lives of African Americans in the twentieth century. Drawing on an archive of digitized African-American newspapers, Matthew F. Delmont guides readers through a wealth of primary resources that reveal how the Black press popularized African-American history and valued the lives of both famous and ordinary Black people. Claiming the right of Black people to experience and enjoy the mundane aspects of daily life has taken on a renewed resonance in the era of Black Lives Matter, an era marked by quotidian violence, fear, and mourning.

Framed by introductory chapters on the history of Black newspapers, a trove of short posts on individual newspaper stories brings the rich archive of African-American newspapers to life, giving readers access to a variety of media objects, including videos, photographs, and music. By presenting this layer as a blog with 365 daily entries, the author offers a critique of Black History Month as a limiting initiative and emphasizes the need to explore beyond the iconic figures and moments that have come to stand in for the complexity of African-American history. Themes highlighted include, among others, civil rights, arts, sports, politics, and women's lives.

As a work of digital history, Black Quotidian models an innovative approach to research exploration and scholarly communication. As a teaching resource, it fosters self-driven exploration of primary resources within and beyond the curriculum.

About the author

Matthew F. Delmont is the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of History at Dartmouth College.

"Bringing attention to the under-recognized significance of the black press and its impact on everyday black peoples' lives, Black Quotidian explores new territory for digital history and the public humanities."

-Kim Gallon, Purdue University

"Turning Black History Month on its head, Matthew Delmont insists that black life is not and cannot be limited to big events, past greats, or historical study in specified time slots. Distinctive and unique, Black Quotidian provides students an opportunity to examine the nuances and complexities of black life inside and outside the classroom."

-Nishani Frazier, Miami University

"Beautifully designed and easy to access, Black Quotidian demonstrates how African-American newspapers organized and strengthened local communities and forged a national African-American identity by creating an 'everyday history' from the accomplishments and struggles of their readers."

-Ethan Michaeli, author of The Defender: How the Legendary Black Newspaper Changed America

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Black Quotidian: Everyday History in African-American Newspapers | Matthew F. Delmont

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Black Quotidian explores everyday lives of African Americans in the twentieth century. Drawing on an archive of digitized African-American newspapers, Matthew F. Delmont guides readers through a wealth of primary resources that reveal how the Black press popularized African-American history and valued the lives of both famous and ordinary Black people.

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Lesson Plans

Use MAAP in your classroom

Lesson Plans developed at Teachers College help students explore themes such as:

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MAAP | Mapping the African American Past

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Black History is American History Every day

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Black History is American History Every day

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The achievements of historically significant Black Americans are at risk of going unpreserved, as important figures die without documenting their stories for future generations. 60 MINUTES' Bill Whitaker explores how one organization is trying to prevent that by creating an expansive digital archive of first-person accounts of the Black experience. Marc Lieberman is the producer.

The HistoryMakers is a national 501©(3) non-profit research and educational institution committed to preserving and making widely accessible the untold personal stories of both well-known and unsung African Americans. Through the media and a series of user-friendly products, services and events, The HistoryMakers enlightens, entertains and educates the public, helping to refashion a more inclusive record of American history.

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The achievements of historically significant Black Americans are at risk of going unpreserved, as important figures die without documenting their stories for future generations. 60 MINUTES' Bill Whitaker explores how one organization is trying to prevent that by creating an expansive digital archive of first-person accounts of the Black experience.

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Virtual recorded online storytimes featuring children's books from the Black Caucus  of ALA Best of the Best List

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Virtual recorded online storytimes featuring children's books from the Black Caucus  of ALA Best of the Best List

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Early Literacy | The New York Public Library

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The New York Public Library offers free programs, books, and resources to help little ones read, learn, and have fun! Come to your local branch and engage in a wide variety of free early childhood programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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Virtual recorded online storytimes featuring children's books from the Black Caucus  of ALA Best of the Best List

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Have you ever stared into the night sky, full of stars and planets? Learn more about them from Neil DeGrasse Tyson! Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author, and science communicator. Since 1996, he has been the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City. (The American Museum of Natural History)

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Have you ever stared into the night sky, full of stars and planets? Learn more about them from Neil DeGrasse Tyson! Neil deGrasse Tyson is an American astrophysicist, planetary scientist, author, and science communicator. Since 1996, he has been the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City. (The American Museum of Natural History)

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Workshop and Resources to Empower Black Families NYPL

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You know the Super Soaker. It’s one of top twenty toys of all time.  It was invented entirely by accident by African American Inventor Lonnie Johnson

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You know the Super Soaker. It’s one of top twenty toys of all time.  It was invented entirely by accident by African American Inventor Lonnie Johnson

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