Additional Resources
Art by Adam Pendleton @ http://adampendleton.net/
Image and quote: New York Times
“He [Adam Pendleton] is assembling an intuitive poetry out of language, which roots itself in his experience — the African-American experience,” said Marc Glimcher, Pace Art Gallery’s president. “The result is what art should be.”
Illustration by CHema Skandal! @ poetryfoundation.org
"Why poetry is necessary and sought after during crises." Examples of outstanding work in the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020. Selected by the editors at The Poetry Foundation
Created by Maya S. Cade in 2021, The Black Film Archive is a living register of Black films. In its current iteration, it showcases Black films made from 1898 to 1989 that can currently be found on various streaming services.
Okalani Dawkins is a passionate High School Sophomore excited to create a better world through her passion for Civil Rights. Ted Talk. Recorded in 2020.
What is Critical Race Theory and Why is it Under Attack?
A video explaining the 40-year-old academic concept and current opposition, specifically legislation to ban mention of the theory in schools.
An interactive map showing location and legislation restricting or banning mention of the theory. Map is updated regularly.
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