Emancipation

ICIVICS AND THE WHITE HOUSE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION LAUNCH "BRIEF THE CHIEF," A NEW DIGITAL GAME SHOWING STUDENTS HOW PRESIDENTS THROUGHOUT HISTORY RELIED ON MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES TO MAKE DIFFICULT CHOICES

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iCivics, the nation's leading civic education nonprofit, and the White House Historical Association today launched Brief the Chief, a new digital game that teaches students how the President of the United States makes difficult governing decisions, providing insight into how presidents rely on an array of advisors to make tough judgment calls.

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  • The game positions students as trusted advisors to the president, challenging them to consult with a variety of sources and confidants within the White House and use evidence-based reasoning to give counsel on a number of different situations.
  • Along the way, students have conversations with likely sources such as secretaries of state, military advisors, and foreign diplomats.
  • Brief the Chief continues a growing partnership between iCivics and the White House Historical Association.
  • In 2023, iCivics and the Association released a Spanish-language version of Executive Command, one of iCivics' most popular games that teaches students how the Executive Branch functions.

Emancipation Proclamation: Renewed Call for Federal Recognition Highlights Black and Jewish Unity Efforts - NewsBlaze

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Saturday, February 24, 2024
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Black and Jewish Unity's initiatives are as varied as they are impactful.

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  • Black and Jewish Unity's initiatives are as varied as they are impactful.
  • In a time when the fight against racism and antisemitism requires unwavering resolve, the efforts of Black and Jewish Unity embody the spirit of collaboration and resilience.
  • Black and Jewish Unity cordially invites journalists and media representatives to delve deeper into the significance of the call for federal recognition of the Emancipation Proclamation Day.
  • To enrich coverage, Black and Jewish Unity offers exclusive images that capture the essence of the mission and the vibrant community that stands behind this initiative.

Richard Cason Sponsors the NFEC's Florida Financial Educators Council Chapter

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard Cason's vision to make high-quality financial education programming more accessible across Florida came to fruition this month with the launch of the NFEC's Florida Financial Educators Council chapter.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard Cason's vision to make high-quality financial education programming more accessible across Florida came to fruition this month with the launch of the NFEC's Florida Financial Educators Council chapter.
  • The Florida Council is focused on bringing the National Financial Educators Council's nationwide mission to bear to meet Floridians' unique economic challenges.
  • The Florida Financial Educators Council's short-term goal is to have a positive effect on statewide financial literacy while making progress toward the long-term objective of helping Floridians achieve higher levels of financial security.
  • The Florida Financial Educators Council is an affiliate of the National Financial Educators Council – an IACET Accredited Provider and Certified B Corporation® focused on creating a global force of financial wellness champions and advocates, empowering them with resources and training to support communities and spread the message worldwide about improving financial health.

Community-level Organizations Across Florida Now Gain Access to Complimentary Financial Education Resources

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In pursuit of its mission to make top-quality financial education resources widely accessible, the Florida Financial Educators Council has announced that certain schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups have become eligible to get complimentary financial education programming.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In pursuit of its mission to make top-quality financial education resources widely accessible, the Florida Financial Educators Council has announced that certain schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups have become eligible to get complimentary financial education programming.
  • Florida receives a grade of "F" for its financial literacy standards in schools, according to the National Financial Educators Council.
  • In the short-term, the Florida Financial Educators Council has an objective to increase financial literacy levels in the state.
  • The Florida Chapter also provides financial education speakers in local regions around the state to make presentations to beneficiary organizations.

Stride, Inc. Uses the Power of Play to Better Engage Students

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Stride has created a new collection of exclusive game-based lessons in Minecraft Education—a game comprised of blocks in which students learn by exploring different worlds.

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  • Stride has created a new collection of exclusive game-based lessons in Minecraft Education—a game comprised of blocks in which students learn by exploring different worlds.
  • “At Stride, we want to keep students engaged and encourage them to have fun as they learn,” said Niyoka McCoy, Stride’s Chief Learning Officer.
  • “Research shows that games are a powerful teaching tool that can help increase participation and promote social emotional learning.
  • In each lesson, students are immersed in topics related to history, science, and English language arts.

KAY® JEWELERS AND ZALES® PRESENT SPECIAL EDITION PENDANT TO DR. OPAL LEE TO HONOR HER AND JUNETEENTH

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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AKRON, Ohio, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KAY Jewelers and Zales presented Dr. Opal Lee — the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" — with a special edition pendant, featuring a black lab-created opal cabochon to honor her and commemorate Juneteenth. Exclusively available through KAY Jewelers and Zales, 20% of each sale of the $149 pendant ($30) from June 1 to July 31 is being donated to the Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC), a 501(c)(6). BIJC strives to advance Black professionals within the gem and jewelry industry through networking, education, representation and abundant resources.

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  • Inspiring Love for All and championing diversity, equity and inclusion, KAY and Zales present Juneteenth pendant to "Grandmother of Juneteenth"
    AKRON, Ohio, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KAY Jewelers and Zales presented Dr. Opal Lee — the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" — with a special edition pendant, featuring a black lab-created opal cabochon to honor her and commemorate Juneteenth.
  • Dr. Opal Lee is a social impact leader and activist who played a fundamental role in the federal recognition of June 19 as a U.S. national holiday.
  • "With the deepest reverence, it's a great honor to celebrate Juneteenth and Dr. Opal Lee with this stunning, special edition pendant," said Jamie Singleton, Signet Jewelers Group President and Chief Consumer Officer.
  • A symbol of hope and perseverance, the exclusive necklace was specially designed to honor Dr. Opal Lee.

Juneteenth offers new ways to teach about slavery, Black perseverance and American history

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Saturday, June 17, 2023
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Why, they ask, did I like learning about slavery given that it was so horrible and harsh?

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  • Why, they ask, did I like learning about slavery given that it was so horrible and harsh?
  • How could I value being taught about something that caused so much hurt and harm?
  • Students often tell me that they’re not learning much about slavery beyond the suffering and harsh conditions that it involved.

Start early, but keep it positive

    • But lessons about slavery at that age should avoid the pain and trauma of slavery.
    • This, the authors of the guide say, will better equip children to later hear about, understand and emotionally process the terrible truths about slavery.

Focus on Black resistance

    • As Black history education professor LaGarett King puts it, Black people have always “acted, made their own decisions based on their interests, and fought back against oppressive structures.” Stressing this can help students to see that although Black people were victimized by slavery, they were not just helpless victims.
    • Juneteenth provides opportunities to acknowledge and examine the legacies of Black freedom fighters during the time of slavery.

Connect Juneteenth to current events

    • Juneteenth can also be a way for educators to help students better understand contemporary demands for racial justice.
    • That’s what George Patterson, a former Brooklyn middle school principal, did a few years back at the height of protests that took place under the mantra of Black Lives Matter.
    • “We need to bring it to the forefront.” Educators can make Juneteenth about so much more than the end of slavery.

Juneteenth and Emancipation Day: How the 'Buy Black' movement is addressing economic inequality

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Juneteenth — a portmanteau of June and nineteenth — celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.

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  • Juneteenth — a portmanteau of June and nineteenth — celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
  • It officially enforced the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas and granted freedom to all remaining enslaved people in the U.S. Emancipation Day holds similarly significant meaning in Canada and other former British colonies.
  • Both Juneteenth and Emancipation Day are powerful celebrations that honour the vibrancy and resilience of Black communities.

Buying Black and showing it

    • In response to ongoing challenges about market exclusion, the My Black Receipt initiative emerged as a dynamic social movement.
    • My Black Receipt is a digital collective that encourages consumers to support Black-owned businesses.
    • The movement uses social media, media appearances and a website to educate consumers about the benefits of buying from Black-owned businesses, including supporting Black employment, causes and wealth generation.

New type of online market

    • For example, it partnered with online review site Yelp to help businesses self-identify as Black-owned, allowing consumers to search for and support Black businesses.
    • These outcomes are a testament to the success of the My Black Receipt collective.
    • My Black Receipt represents a new type of online enclave that brings together Black consumers, their allies and business owners and transcends geographic boundaries.

Helping My Black Receipt thrive

    • We conducted an online ethnography study with our colleagues to examine the My Black Receipt movement.
    • To facilitate co-ordination and showcase the collective impact of their efforts, organizers established a dedicated platform on the My Black Receipt website.
    • Through these practices and initiatives, the My Black Receipt enclave thrives, fostering a sense of community and empowerment while driving tangible change in support of Black-owned businesses and economic equity.

Closing the racial wealth gap

    • These arrangements work together to bring and retain more wealth within the Black community, aiming to address the significant wealth gap between Black and white Americans.
    • Black Americans possess as little as US$4 in wealth for every US$100 accumulated by white Americans, and Black Canadians earn, on average, $12,000 less than their non-racialized counterparts.
    • By fighting against discrimination through market intervention, these movements create wealth within the Black communities.

National Civil Rights Museum celebrates Juneteenth with a free Community Day

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Memphis, TN, June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is celebrating the Juneteenth holiday on June 19 as a Community Day with free museum admission and museum Member Appreciation Day.

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  • Memphis, TN, June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is celebrating the Juneteenth holiday on June 19 as a Community Day with free museum admission and museum Member Appreciation Day.
  • Juneteenth dates back to June 19, 1865, when Union soldier, Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with the news that the American Civil War had ended and the enslaved were now free.
  • The museum’s Juneteenth Community Day will allow everyone free admission to explore this American history that illustrates the resilience and contributions of Black Americans despite access to basic freedoms and equality.
  • The free Juneteenth Community Day admission is on a first-come basis and there is no advance reservation.

Certell’s Poptential™ Provides Teachers Free Lessons on Slavery to Commemorate Juneteenth

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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This video clip in the bell ringer provides a look into the history of indentured servants.

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  • This video clip in the bell ringer provides a look into the history of indentured servants.
  • Poptential course packages include everything instructors need to teach a subject, including lessons, e-books, bell ringers , quizzes, and tests.
  • Poptential is available via a digital platform that allows students to access lessons even in poor bandwidth environments.
  • Course packages in American History, World History, U.S. Government/Civics, and Economics are available free at www.poptential.org .