March is Women’s History Month, which evolved from women fighting for better working conditions, women’s suffrage, and equality in education. Those are our people! Thanks to lobbying by the National Women’s History Alliance, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the first...
Voting Rights
Okay, But Why is Gerrymandering Legal?
Lawmakers in Texas made headlines for leaving their state to protest the unfair re-drawing of district maps, known as gerrymandering. Almost all Americans, regardless of political party, are against gerrymandering. But over the past few decades, it’s gotten worse and worse.
So… what exactly is gerrymandering? Why is it legal? And how do we get back to a fair system where all of our votes matter equally?
Do This: Call Your Senators About the SAVE Act
America may have a history of voter suppression, but that doesn’t mean we have to let it continue! It’s up to us to use our voices to speak out against restrictive voter laws and voter suppression tactics, and we have the opportunity to do that right now. Earlier this...
Watch This: Modern Day Voter Suppression in America
America has a long history of voter suppression. While the tactics may have changed over time, the reason remains the same — extremists know that their positions are unpopular and that the only way they can win elections is if they keep people from voting. We talked...
Read This: A History of Voting Rights — and Voter Suppression — in America
The right to vote is one of the most fundamental principles of our democracy, but it hasn’t always been guaranteed for all Americans. And for some of us, it’s still under constant threat. How is that possible? Let’s take a look at the progression of voting rights over...
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Read This: Notable Moments in the History of Women’s Rights
March is Women’s History Month, which evolved from women fighting for better working conditions, women’s suffrage, and equality in education. Those are our people! Thanks to lobbying by the National Women’s History Alliance, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the first...
Do This: Test Your Knowledge of Black History
Pop quiz! Let's test what you’ve learned from our Black History Month Easy A actions over the past two weeks! Want to challenge your friends and family to test their knowledge, too? Use the post below to share on your favorite social media or...
Watch This: Black History You May Not Have Learned in School
Have you ever heard of America’s Black Belt? No, we don’t mean martial arts! The Black Belt is a geopolitical region across the South. Its name originally referred to land where the soil was fertile and agriculture was strong, which meant it also had a high population...
Read This: More Hidden Figures in Black History
You may be familiar with the movie, “Hidden Figures,” based on Margot Lee Shetterly’s book of the same name. It told the true story of Black women mathematicians for NASA who were critical to the success of the U.S. space program, but who had been overlooked by...
Do This: Share These News Literacy Tips
National News Literacy Week may be over, but we have one more action to take to make it a success! An important part of News Literacy Week is sharing its tips and resources with others. Earn your Easy A this week by sharing our 5 Steps to Evaluate News Sources video...