In order for some students to understand the importance of humanizing the undocumented narrative and having empathy towards their peers, we need to broaden the spectrum of who is part of this narrative.
The arts-based resources below encourage students to see themselves, friends, neighbors, and family members through the stories of others who might have experienced similar discrimination, racism, and injustice. The arts can provide unique experiences that can reach different learning styles.
For students: There are a variety of active engagement programs which allow students to learn and interact with Holocaust survivors through storytelling, art, and presentations.
They have virtual student tours
They also have virtual survivor speakers
For educations: There are programs that encourage educators to reflect on the array of historical events that have common threads of injustice. This space intends to support educators as they think of different ways to present such topics in their respective classrooms.
They have virtual teacher training tied to common core state standards
They provide kits of resources for educators
You will find art exhibits, workshops, programs, performances, concerts, and more. All of the resources are created and gathered to support those who identify as Black/ African Americans to learn about their history. This is also a great opportunity for non-Black students to learn about how this community had different and common experiences with other ethnic groups.
From tours, events, exhibits and programs on their site to opportunities to take MOCA to your school campus, this is another opportunity for students to explore what it might mean to be an ally through different at experiences (3rd-12th grade)
There are free teacher professional development opportunities which can be coordinated at your school campus
Below are also articles, videos, podcasts, reports, and literature for educators to either utilize to continue to create their own understanding of the narrative of the undocu community and potentially leverage it in classrooms or in conversations with peers.
"Harvest of Loneliness"