Turning a Moment into a Movement: Responding to Racism in the Classroom

Authors

  • Terrie Epstein

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/ce.v8i2.186225

Keywords:

Social Justice, Black Lives Matter, Social Movements, Race, Racism, Citizenship

Abstract

Racism is endemic, yet racism is often thought to be a topic for debate. It is not. In this paper, I have assembled a range of several interesting or provocative ideas related to understanding the historical legacy of racism and inequality, as well as some potential solutions or actions to mitigate the effects of racism in today’s society. These ideas are not exhaustive, but they provide a starting point for teachers making an effort to turn the moments we’ve seen in Ferguson, Baltimore, and Minneapolis into a movement.

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Published

2017-02-01

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2017)

Section

The Legacy of Ferguson: A Referendum on Citizenship Denied

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