Fighting the "Invisible Enemy": Discrimination Against Immigrants During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Fighting the "Invisible Enemy": Discrimination Against Immigrants During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Recently, the Trump administration recently attempted to use the coronavirus pandemic to halt all immigration into the U.S. for the next 60 days. From racist comments to pending legislation, immigrants and others perceived as foreigners have been continually blamed and othered during this health crisis. These words and actions have very real consequences and escalate fear and prejudice during already uncertain times.

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Human Rights in the News: March 2020

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Human Rights in the News: March 2020

Check out the March 2020 edition of Human Rights in the News, Woven Teaching’s monthly collection of human rights news from around the world. Topics include COVID-19, women’s rights in Mexico, and disability rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Human Rights in the News: February 2020

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Human Rights in the News: February 2020

Check out the February 2020 edition of Human Rights in the News, Woven Teaching’s monthly collection of human rights news from around the world. Topics include unceded Wet’suwet’en territory in Canada and disability history.

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Literary Blackface: The Case for Diverse Authors in the Classroom

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Literary Blackface: The Case for Diverse Authors in the Classroom

To celebrate Black History Month, Barnes and Noble, in partnership with Penguin Random House (PRH), announced their plan to reissue copies of classic novels with covers featuring people of color. The “Diverse Editions“ campaign was met with criticism and skepticism, with some critics calling it “literary blackface”.

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What Happened to the Rohingya?

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What Happened to the Rohingya?

In August 2017, a genocide occurred on our watch. For years, the international community ignored the warning signs in Myanmar. This Southeast Asian nation has led a campaign against the Rohingya people that includes their imprisonment in internment camps and widespread violence against the group. Two years have passed and more than 700,000 Rohingya remain displaced. How did this happen?

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Art or Racist Relic? School Mural Controversy Offers Opportunity for Student Debate

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Art or Racist Relic? School Mural Controversy Offers Opportunity for Student Debate

A mural at the entrance of a public high school in San Francisco is receiving national attention due to the controversial nature of its subject. This mural depicts the ugly side of American history, showing George Washington as a slaveowner and depicting Native Americans and African Americans in negative ways.

The debate about this mural raises many questions relevant to our students. The First Amendment, censorship, “trigger warnings,” and the role of art to provoke and evoke feelings are central to examinations of American history and culture.

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A National Shame: Human Rights Abuses at the Border

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A National Shame: Human Rights Abuses at the Border

President Trump’s comments about migrants and asylum-seekers crossing the southern border should be categorized as racist and xenophobic. Not surprisingly, his administration’s policies are in line with this dehumanizing language and have worsened the humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Even Out the Playing Field: Gender Discrimination & the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team

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Even Out the Playing Field: Gender Discrimination & the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team

It has been hard to ignore one of the biggest events happening this month, the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Thanks to the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT), soccer is not the only thing in the spotlight — so are gender discrimination, sexism, and unequal pay. 

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