https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm Made with serendipity, 2020-present en-us 2021-12-14 04:20:14 UTC 2022-02-04 08:27:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f929.png 24paxtonc1 https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/1947761316 This collage is a response to the challenges that remain for honest and equitable representation of the contributions of African Americans in middle and high school history classes.  It is curious to me that in the typical world history course, exploration and discussion can focus on the civilizations of the Americas, Asia and Europe, while unapologetically, avoiding any mention of the African continent.  Africa, particularly sub-saharan Africa, is the ancestral home of a good portion of the American people.  Similarly, American history, while enriched by the story of the African Americans rise from slavery and fight for civil rights, should not end their discussions of their contributions at these events.  I look forward to the time when the contributions of African Americans are not seen simply as a chapter in the story of America’s history, but fully integrated and reflective of the truth of our country’s progress.]]> 2021-12-14 18:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/1947761316 24paxtonc1 https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029027451 2022-02-04 08:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029027451 24paxtonc1 https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029029804 2022-02-04 08:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029029804 24paxtonc1 https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029031700 2022-02-04 08:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029031700 24paxtonc1 https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029033753 2022-02-04 08:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029033753 24paxtonc1 https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029037100 2022-02-04 08:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029037100 24paxtonc1 https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029040714 2022-02-04 08:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029040714 24paxtonc1 https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029043597 2022-02-04 08:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029043597 24paxtonc1 https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029045540 2022-02-04 08:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029045540 24paxtonc1 https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029048664 2022-02-04 08:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/24paxtonc1/k8o72gstkiiywjwm/wish/2029048664