Black History Month, recognized also as African American History Month, holds a significant place in the cultural fabric of the United States, observed every February. This annual commemoration is a dedicated time to celebrate and acknowledge the remarkable achievements, contributions, and overall history of African Americans, showcasing how their efforts have left an indelible mark …
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By scottbj | 9 February, 2024 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Underserved Audiences
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This program toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the American Revolution, its historical context, and its impact on democracy around the world. LESSON PLANS Public Broadcasting Service Liberty! American Revolution – This comprehensive video series (American Spaces will need to buy DVDs ) …
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By scottbj | 1 May, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, Civil Society, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Democracy, Democracy & Governance, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Rule of Law, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: programming, toolkit
JUNETEENTH PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This program toolkit contains lesson plans, videos, exhibits, and articles to be used at American Spaces to recognize Juneteenth’s role in U.S. history. VIEWING AND READING “ Miss Juneteenth ” Kanopy Film: 2020, 99 minutesA single mom prepares her rebellious daughter for the “Miss Juneteenth” Beauty Pageant Juneteenth: A day to celebrate Black communities’ strength – ShareAmerica What was America’s Great Migration? – ShareAmerica The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth Food To Celebrate Freedom: Tea Cakes for Juneteenth! – NPR …
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By scottbj | 1 May, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Human Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: programming, toolkit, week
By scottbj | 20 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Civil Rights, Civil Society, Civil Society, Commemoration, Day, Graphics, Human Rights, Month, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, U.S. Holiday, U.S. Policy and Values
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This program toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of issues surrounding intellectual property rights. HOW CAN AMERICAN SPACES SUPPORT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) RIGHTS? First and foremost, American Spaces should model respect for IP. Here’s how: Ensure that all images used at …
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By scottbj | 19 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Business and Entrepreneurship, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Economics, Emerging Voices, Entrepreneurship, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, IP Rights, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits | Tags: programming, toolkit, week
PRESIDENTS’ DAY PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This program toolkit is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the role and history of the U.S. presidency. Lansdowne portrait of George Washington Painting by Gilbert Stuart LESSON PLANS Public Broadcasting Service This site contains 60-second videos of all past U.S. presidents, lesson plans on …
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By scottbj | 13 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Americana, Audience, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Democracy, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Press & Media, Programming Type, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: month, programming, toolkit
U.S. INDEPENDENCE DAY PROGRAM TOOLKIT FOR AMERICAN SPACES This program toolkit is designed for American Spaces to create programs and use social media to focus on Fourth of July celebrations. HIGHLIGHTED RESOURCES Smithsonian Digital Collections The Library of Congress collections of downloadable images and music.Fourth of July Images State Department’s Flickr pages on July 4th and U.S. flags JULY 4TH, A CELEBRATION Each year, the United States celebrates …
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By scottbj | 4 April, 2023 | Topics: Adult, Age Group, Audience, Civil Rights, College and University, Commemoration, Day, Democracy, Emerging Voices, Established Opinion Leaders, High School, Information about the United States, Pillars of American Spaces, Programming Type, Rule of Law, Social, Strategic and Cultural Programs, Strategy, Toolkits, U.S. Culture, U.S. History, U.S. Policy and Values | Tags: programming, toolkit