CENSORED VOICES: BANNED BOOK PROJECT
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Co-written by Dillon Pacheco & Andrea Galindo
“In the realm of intellectual freedom, censorship emerges as a contentious force.”
AN EDUCATIONAL MOMENT AND MOVEMENT: BANNED BOOK WEEK
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By Heather Frankland
Many of the books challenged are those written by and about populations traditionally marginalized.
THE FREEDOM TO THINK OR WHY BOOK BANNING IS BORING
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By Emily Romero
“if I truly like to think of myself as having a growth mindset then I have to support that with experiences and ideas that challenge me to be a critical & creative thinker and to engage with a variety of people and materials.”
CIVIL RIGHTS AND JUSTICE — THE FORCE OF REIES LOPEZ TIJERINA
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By Ray John de Aragon
“What was the immortal legacy of the extreme activism of Reies Lopez Tijerina?”
DOLORES HUERTA: A LEGACY
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By Maria Vielma
“The leadership, advocacy, and action displayed by none other than Dolores Huerta are clear evidence of a woman’s natural right to lead.”
NOW WHAT? CIVIL RIGHTS AND THE POST-PANDEMIC ICONOGRAPHY OF KING’S DREAM
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By Cathryn McGill
“Every year since 1983 people turn their attention to the commemoration of the MLK (Martin Luther King Jr.) national holiday celebration annually on the third Monday in January.”
AIMING FOR THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD
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By Richard W. Etulain
“A key to middle-of-the-road opinions is moving away from ‘either-or’ and embracing ‘both-and’ thinking. Comprehending competing positions prepares one much better for eventual compromises than locked-in, one-sided reasoning.”
BURNING ÚLTIMA: RUDOLFO ANAYA AND THE IMPACT OF BOOK BANS ON DEMOCRACY
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By Vanessa Baca
“June 28 marks two years since Anaya, widely regarded as the Godfather of Chicano literature, died.”
SHIKATAGANAI — IT CAN’T BE HELPED
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By Shelley Takeuchi
“May is now designated as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.”
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY: JAZZ AND DEMOCRACY
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By Andy Kingston
“The irony was not lost on many artists that a nation struggling with racial segregation at home should turn to those denied full participation in American democracy as ambassadors of American ideals abroad.”