Name
Know Thy Neighborhood: How to Support Conversations on Race through Local Histories (Online)
Date
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Time
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM (EDT)
Description
The Smithsonian's National Conversation on Race (NCOR) program has collaborated with two organizations engaging in thoughtful discussions on the legacies of race and racism. The National Public Housing Museum adapted their "36 Questions on Civic Love" toolkit for NCOR Chicago, inviting participants to reflect on and understand their neighbors' perspectives before discussing race. Meanwhile, Asian Texans for Justice conducted a teacher seminar for NCOR San Antonio, introducing an AAPI history map (a Smithsonian APAC Co-Create project) to ground local histories in the classroom. These engaging, replicable resources remind us that transformative change begins with open dialogue and sharing our histories.
Speakers
Session Type
50-minute online session (Tues., July 14 only)
Session Track
Designing STEAM Solutions for Civic Challenges
Grades
9-12
Subject Areas
Social Studies
Audience
Museum Educators and Staff, Higher Education, Non-Profit Organizations in Education
Virtual Session Link