Students will be introduced to the concepts of humanization and dehumanzation through analyzing different historical points in time, examining different aspects of our identities, and how policies and systemic structures create dehumanizing conditions for those who have been historically marginalized. Students will also examine ways to combat dehumanization through the power of story telling and oral histories. Students will use their multilingual abilities to translate their families stories and give voice to powerful narratives told in their family's native language. 

Rooted in the desire to honor our community's collective memory and lift up stories of marginalized peoples, students will engage in an oral history project to tell the story of an important family or community member.  Through interviews, writing, recording, editing, and presentation, students will deepen their understanding of humanization and dehumanization, while also developing essential skills in storytelling, empathy-building, and advocacy for social change.