When teaching about Opal’s first chapter, which takes place during the Native occupation of Alcatraz, we introduced students to theAmerican Indian Movement (AIM) through this article. We did a close reading of the imagery on AIM’s flag. We showed our students the video below, but I have ...
Q: What gives you the right to declare the meaning of something which is already being used as an established symbol? Answer: I’m on the internet. If you’ve been on the internet, you have seen how it works. Something which used to mean one thing- like the “OK” hand gesture, or...
At Under Armour, ‘Stand for Equality’ has always been a core value, meaning we stand with underrepresented groups, such as the LGBTQIA+ community, year-round and remain committed to creating better representation in sport, around the world, and in our own community. Under Armour Disrupts NY...
I believe in American exceptionalism, meaning that a) America has done more than any international organization or institution, and more than any other country, to improve this world, and b) that American values (specifically, the unique American blending of Enlightenment and Judeo-Christian values)...
Additionally, activities focused on history and patriotism can be fun and engaging ways for preschoolers to connect with the meaning behind Independence Day. Reading stories about the significance of and honoring America’s history, learning patriotic songs, making flags, or helping plan a backyard ba...
In 1907 part of the former Yorba land was sold to the Janss Corporation, which subdivided it and named the new city Yorba Linda (linda meaning “pretty” in Spanish). The city developed as a livestock, agricultural (citrus, avocados, tomatoes, and cabbage), and—with the establishment of ...