HHRC Blog
The Weaponization of Whiteness in Schools
White supremacist or anti-Black attitudes don’t belong to only one ideology, one political party or one particular geographical location. These attitudes exist across different regions, socio-economic classes, income levels, education groups and political affiliations. Since both anti-Blackness and white supremacy are baked into our country’s foundation, they often play out in our daily lives.
READ: Teenage Ruth Bader Ginsburg Essay on the Holocaust
Ruth Bader Ginsberg z”l was tireless and relentless in her pursuit of social justice. She was articulate, determined, intelligent, steadfast and humble. If she had her moments of doubt or fear as she fought her battles - our battles - we did not see them.
Watch: Netflix Documentary '13th' explores Constitution, Slavery and Mass Incarceration
In the Netflix Documentary "13th," director Ava DuVernay examines the issue of mass incarceration using footage and testimony from leading scholars and activists.
New Resources for Confronting White Nationalism
Educators can play a critical role in recognizing and addressing white nationalism. Two authors of Western States Center’s toolkit, ‘Confronting White Nationalism in Schools,’ explain how.
Antisemitism Past and Present
In order to understand the antisemitism of the present day, we must understand the antisemitism of the past.
Anti-Racist Work in Schools: Are You in it for the Long Haul?
Your north star is always centering your most marginalized and under resourced students.
Transgender Maine: "The Kids are Alright" by Gia Drew
What I didn’t know then was I was to become one of the first OUT transgender public school teachers in Maine, and one of the first transgender high school coaches in the country.
You and White Supremacy: A Challenge to Educators
“Me and White Supremacy, creator Layla F. Saad hopes all teachers with white privilege will find the courage to take it.
Black Minds Matter
Interrupting school practices that disregard the mental health of black youth.
Phuc Tran’s new memoir 'Sigh, Gone'
Phuc Tran, a Vietnamese-American Mainer just published his memoir, Sigh, Gone: A Misfit's Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In
HHRC History: Remembering the lives of Jerry and Rochelle, Holocaust Survivors
In 2003, the HHRC joined friends and family of Jerry and Rochelle Slivka, both Holocaust survivors, to dedicate a memorial in honor of their lives and their dedication to Holocaust education. Also attached is a news clipping from the Lodi News Sentinel.