Racial Justice

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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Post Film Discussion: Resistance: They Fought Back Featuring: Paula S. Apsell – Executive Producer, Co-Director in Conversation with Dr. Michael Berenbaum

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, January 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Post Film Discussion: Resistance: They Fought Back Featuring: Paula S. Apsell – Executive Producer, Co-Director in Conversation with Dr. Michael Berenbaum

As we commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, CWB is honored to present the NEW documentary ‘Resistance: They Fought Back.’ Join us for this event as we unveil tales of resilience […]

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Spotlighted by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association: Our Unforgettable Speaker Event Focused on Nurturing Understanding and Compassion

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, December 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Spotlighted by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association: Our Unforgettable Speaker Event Focused on Nurturing Understanding and Compassion

The Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA) highlighted Tony McAleer’s visit to Seneca Valley School District on December 7th, 2023, in their widely distributed monthly e-bulletin. This bulletin reached an extensive […]

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Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 Theme vision Fragility of Freedom from the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust

By Ellen Resnek / Monday, November 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 Theme vision Fragility of Freedom from the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust

HMD 2024 THEME Fragility of Freedom is the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2024.

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Empowering Education, Bridging Cultures: Explore A Targeted Civil Rights Tour

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, August 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Empowering Education, Bridging Cultures: Explore A Targeted Civil Rights Tour

Dive into the unique perspectives of educators engaging with a targeted civil rights tour, enriching their educational practices through Classrooms Without Borders.

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“Local educators return from Austria, grapple with teaching its lessons of history”

By Ellen Resnek / Friday, July 28, 2023 / Comments Off on “Local educators return from Austria, grapple with teaching its lessons of history”

Read about how local educators are grappling with the profound history of Austria and its implications for their teaching methods

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2024 Marching Down “Freedom’s Road”: Civil Rights to the Black Freedom Movement

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, July 27, 2023 / Comments Off on 2024 Marching Down “Freedom’s Road”: Civil Rights to the Black Freedom Movement
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“Local educators return from Austria, grapple with teaching its lessons of history”

By Ellen Resnek / Thursday, July 27, 2023 / Comments Off on “Local educators return from Austria, grapple with teaching its lessons of history”

Read about how local educators are grappling with the profound history of Austria and its implications for their teaching methods.

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“Teachers visit Southern landmarks to better understand the Civil Rights Movement”

By Ellen Resnek / Wednesday, July 19, 2023 / Comments Off on “Teachers visit Southern landmarks to better understand the Civil Rights Movement”

Explore how educators are gaining new insights into the Civil Rights Movement through visits to historic landmarks in the South.

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