Civil Rights

Juneteenth from Gilder Lehrman Institute

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, June 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Juneteenth from Gilder Lehrman Institute

Juneteenth (June 19) commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas, with news […]

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Day 3- Montgomery to Selma by Tess Riesmeyer

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, June 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Day 3- Montgomery to Selma by Tess Riesmeyer

Day 3 was full of intellectual engagement, horror at the manner in which humans brutalize humans, love, and hope. Like many of my fellow travelers, I couldn’t help but think […]

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6/17/24 Day 2: Atlanta to Montgomery by Chet Henderson

By Ellen Resnek / Tuesday, June 18, 2024 / Comments Off on 6/17/24 Day 2: Atlanta to Montgomery by Chet Henderson

Day 2, what a day. We started our day heading to a crossroads to higher education for African Americans. Where Clark Atlanta, Spellman and Morehouse intersect, we discussed The Atlanta […]

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MDFR Day 1 by Dr. Monika Moyrer

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, June 17, 2024 / Comments Off on MDFR Day 1 by Dr. Monika Moyrer

Day one: it started really well in Atlanta. I am excited to be part of the group and look forward to learning about the Civil Rights Movement on this tour. […]

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We Begin Our 2024 Marching Down Freedom’s Road: A Journey of Education and Empowerment

By Ellen Resnek / Sunday, June 16, 2024 / Comments Off on We Begin Our 2024 Marching Down Freedom’s Road: A Journey of Education and Empowerment

As we stand on the precipice of another transformative journey, hearts brimming with hope and determination, we embark on a Civil Rights Study Seminar. “Marching Down Freedom’s Road” isn’t just […]

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The National Museum of African American History and Culture

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, June 6, 2024 / Comments Off on The National Museum of African American History and Culture

The First Juneteenth On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. […]

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Jewish Ameican Heritage Month

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, April 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Jewish Ameican Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) every May honors the rich contributions and unique stories of Jewish Americans. It showcases the deep connections between Jewish communities and the diverse tapestry of […]

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Stories to Honor Women’s History Month

By Ellen Resnek / Sunday, March 17, 2024 / Comments Off on Stories to Honor Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month commemorates women’s groundbreaking contributions to society and culture. Listen to and share the stories of women who have loved hard, worked hard, and broken down barriers. Honor […]

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Book Launch Edda Fields-Black: Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, January 22, 2024 / Comments Off on Book Launch Edda Fields-Black: Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War

Classrooms Without Borders partners with Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures to present COMBEE: Harriet Tubman’s Combahee River Raid. Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black, professor of history at Carnegie Mellon University, unveils Tubman’s role […]

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Empowering Tomorrow: South Allegheny Students Unveil Civil Rights History in MLK Day Assembly with Laura Thompson, CWB Alumni and Teacher Extrodonaire

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, January 15, 2024 / Comments Off on Empowering Tomorrow: South Allegheny Students Unveil Civil Rights History in MLK Day Assembly with Laura Thompson, CWB Alumni and Teacher Extrodonaire

Charting a course through the pages of civil rights history, South Allegheny students recently gathered in a powerful assembly that transcended generations. Led by the dynamic Laura Thompson, CWB Master […]

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