Whose Heritage Educational Materials

Learning for Justice Resources

We Won’t Wear the Name
After witnessing the rise of the “alt-right,” this social studies teacher doubled down on debunking Confederacy myths.
Exploring the SPLC's ‘Whose Heritage?’ Report
This SPLC report, Whose Heritage?, can help teach the history behind the memorialization of Confederate symbols in public spaces.
SPLC’s ‘Whose Heritage?’ Report: A Teaching Opportunity
Across the country, schools, monuments and statues pay homage to the Confederacy. A new report can help teach the history behind these public fixtures—and how they spread throughout the South and beyond.
Imagining a World Without White Supremacy
Meet two innovative educators who help students face their communities’ painful histories and envision brighter futures.
States’ Rights and “Historical Malpractice”
At these three high schools, each named for Robert E. Lee, students led the way toward change.

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