Erika Johansson's Blog – February 2009 Archive (4)

Eric Holder and the History of Civil Rights: How Do Americans Talk About Race?

In light of Eric Holder’s recent speech on race, Americans find ourselves wondering: what is the best way to talk about race? Check out Remix America’s latest blog post to learn how Civil Rights leaders in the past have approached the issue.

Check out the Remix America blog ( http://blog.remixamerica.org ) for the full text of the… Continue

Added by Erika Johansson on February 24, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Why Do We Celebrate Black History Month?

Check out Remix America's latest blog post HERE.

Morgan Freeman is pretty adamant about his feelings on Black History Month... how do your students feel about it? Have a class discussion about hte importance (or unimportance!) of Black History Month. Assign your students to Talk Back to the video -- or… Continue

Added by Erika Johansson on February 13, 2009 at 10:43am — No Comments

Remembering Lincoln

Happy Birthday, Honest Abe!

Check out Remix America's latest blog post on Lincoln!

ASSIGNMENT IDEA: Today, encourage your students to remix a campaign commercial for Abraham Lincoln (or Jefferson Davis!) on the Remix America software!

Added by Erika Johansson on February 12, 2009 at 12:43pm — No Comments

Black History Month

In honor of Black History month Remix America has posted videos of influential figures from the Civil Rights Movement as well as African Americans who helped break down the racial barrier. In addition, check out the blog on tennis legend Arthur Ashe who helped desegregate the tennis world. So check out Remix America this Black History… Continue

Added by Erika Johansson on February 6, 2009 at 2:25pm — No Comments