Highlights 18th-century poet Phillis Wheatley, the first African American to publish a book of poems, and her international literary acclaim.
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By scottbj | 18 June, 2026 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , English Language and Learning , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , U.S. History | Tags: American Heroes
Examines author Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird and its themes of justice, prejudice, and moral courage.
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By scottbj | 18 June, 2026 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , English Language and Learning , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits | Tags: American Heroes
Explores writer Edgar Allan Poe’s Gothic poems, short stories, and founding role in detective fiction.
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By scottbj | 18 June, 2026 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , English Language and Learning , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , U.S. History | Tags: American Heroes
Celebrates singer Elvis Presley’s global cultural impact and role in American music history.
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By scottbj | 23 February, 2026 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Americana , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Music , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits | Tags: American Heroes
Introduces Founding Father and inventor Benjamin Franklin, and his contributions to American science, government, and diplomacy.
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By scottbj | 5 June, 2025 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , American Excellence , Audience , Business and Entrepreneurship , College and University , Cultural Programs , Democracy , Emerging Voices , Entrepreneurship , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , Good Governance , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Science and Technology , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , U.S. Economic Growth , U.S. History | Tags: American Heroes , historic
Introduces journalist Ida B. Wells-Barnett, her pioneering data-driven anti-lynching reporting, women’s suffrage activism, and pursuit of civil rights justice.
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By scottbj | 4 June, 2025 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Audience , College and University , Commemoration , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Law , Freedom of Speech , High School , Human Rights , Information Access , Month , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , U.S. History | Tags: American Heroes
Explains U.S. presidential elections including primaries, caucuses, conventions, general elections, the Electoral College, and the peaceful transfer of power.
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By scottbj | 18 September, 2024 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Democracy , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Law , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
Raises awareness of AI’s applications in healthcare, self-driving vehicles, agriculture, voice assistants, and daily life.
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By scottbj | 27 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Cyberspace and Digital , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Innovation and Emerging Technology , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Professional Skills Building , Programming Type , Science and Technology , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
Explains First Amendment protections for freedom of speech and press, the importance of a free press, and their role in democracy.
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By scottbj | 24 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , American Excellence , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Law , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
Explores AI in education including personalized learning, lesson planning, grading, plagiarism detection, and social issues like cheating and responsible use.
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By scottbj | 20 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Cyberspace and Digital , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Innovation and Emerging Technology , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Professional Skills Building , Programming Type , Science and Technology , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
ShareAmerica “I have a dream!” English High Res Low Res Web Res
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By scottbj | 20 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , Civil Rights , Commemoration , Day , Freedom of Law , Graphics , Human Rights , Month , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , U.S. Holiday
A guide for helping young people develop leadership qualities like integrity, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and communication through workshops and promotion of U.S. exchange programs.
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By scottbj | 20 April, 2023 | Categories: Age Group , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Innovation and Emerging Technology , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
Collection of English learning resources including American English materials, English Language Clubs, and conversation programs for all ages.
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By scottbj | 19 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , English Language and Learning , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
Provides information on HBCUs like Spelman College and Howard University, their commitment to social mobility, and welcoming international students.
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By scottbj | 19 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Audience , College and University , Educational Advising , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Innovation and Emerging Technology , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , US Education
Raises awareness of vital contributions by Black artists to U.S. culture, from historic silhouette artists to contemporary painters like Jean-Michel Basquiat.
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By scottbj | 18 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Art , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , Visual Arts
NOTES FOR NOTES: MUSIC EDUCATION FOR POSITIVE EMOTIONAL AND CREATIVE GROWTH DISCUSSION GUIDE FOR AMERICAN SPACES This discussion guide is designed for programming at American Spaces. American Spaces should work with their Public Affairs Section to ensure that this topic and video are appropriate for American Spaces audiences. VIDEO INFORMATION N4N x HTF – featuring …
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By scottbj | 18 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Discussion Guide , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Music , Performing Arts , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas
Guides American high school and university students in leading virtual or in-person English conversation clubs at American Spaces to foster cultural exchange.
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By scottbj | 18 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , Alumni Engagement , American Excellence , Audience , College and University , Emerging Voices , English Language and Learning , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , US Education
Explores comic books as educational tools, examining their history, current expressions, and role in teaching English.
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By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , American Excellence , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Educational Advising , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Professional Skills Building , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , Alumni Engagement , Audience , College and University , Discussion Guide , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , High School , Human Rights , Pillars of American Spaces , Pioneering New Medicines , Programming Type , Science, Health, & Research , Strategic Focus Areas
Raises awareness of volunteerism, its health, career, and community benefits, and how volunteering is embedded in American society.
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By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Law , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Professional Skills Building , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , Alumni Engagement , Audience , Business and Entrepreneurship , College and University , Discussion Guide , Emerging Voices , Entrepreneurship , Established Opinion Leaders , Human Rights , Pillars of American Spaces , Professional Skills Building , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , U.S. Economic Growth
Promotes women’s entrepreneurship through networks, mentors, and business planning.
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By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , Alumni Engagement , Audience , Business and Entrepreneurship , College and University , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Human Rights , Pillars of American Spaces , Professional Skills Building , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , U.S. Economic Growth
By scottbj | 17 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , Alumni Engagement , Audience , College and University , Discussion Guide , Educational Advising , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , High School , Human Rights , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , US Education
Creates awareness of the Holocaust and antisemitism through International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27), and U.S. Days of Remembrance.
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By scottbj | 12 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , Audience , College and University , Commemoration , Cultural Programs , Day , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Law , Freedom of Speech , High School , Human Rights , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
Explains First Amendment religious freedom protections, U.S. laws like the International Religious Freedom Act, and January 16 National Religious Freedom Day.
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By scottbj | 12 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , Audience , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Law , High School , Human Rights , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Press & Media , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
Teaches high school students about U.S. higher education flexibility, degree types (associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate), and EducationUSA resources.
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By scottbj | 11 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , American Excellence , Audience , College and University , Educational Advising , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Innovation and Emerging Technology , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
Recognizes February observance honoring African American achievements in U.S. history, culture, science, sports, music, and civil rights.
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By scottbj | 10 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , Audience , Civil Rights , College and University , Commemoration , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , High School , Human Rights , Information Access , Month , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , U.S. History
Discussion guide for activist Judith Heumann’s TED Talk chronicling her lifelong advocacy for disability rights and the ongoing fight for equality.
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By scottbj | 5 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , Audience , Civil Rights , College and University , Discussion Guide , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Law , Human Rights , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
Focuses on July 4th Independence Day celebrations, commemorating the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence with parades, fireworks, and games.
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By scottbj | 4 April, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , America's 250th Anniversary , American Excellence , Audience , Civil Rights , College and University , Commemoration , Cultural Programs , Day , Democracy , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Law , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits , U.S. History
Explains First Amendment rights of peaceful assembly and petition through examples like Civil Rights and disability rights movements.
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By scottbj | 9 January, 2023 | Categories: Adult , Age Group , College and University , Cultural Programs , Emerging Voices , Established Opinion Leaders , Freedom of Speech , High School , Information Access , Pillars of American Spaces , Programming Type , Strategic Focus Areas , Toolkits
