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The Seattle Seahawks joined the National Football League in 1976. In 2014, they crushed the Denver Broncos by 35 points to win their first Super Bowl. Explore the team's history, legendary players, and biggest moments. Then find out what the future holds for the Seahawks and their fans.
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Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost didn't set out to make history. But when these three Black first graders stepped into the all-white McDonogh No. 19 Public School in New Orleans on November 14, 1960, that's exactly what they did. They integrated their school just ten minutes before Ruby Bridges walked into her school, also in New Orleans. Like Ruby, the trio faced crowds of protestors fighting against public school desegregation efforts...
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The United States is a global superpower. With fifty states and sixteen territories, the US is the world's fourth largest country. More than 331 million people call the US home. Learn more about the US from its first peoples to its presidents. Discover the nation's three branches of government. Then uncover the US's challenges from climate change to becoming a fairer country. The US's decisions on these topics will impact the rest of the world.
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Activism focuses on changing systems. Black activists address injustices in everything from education to the environment. Throughout history, activists have led protests, researched policies, organized community members, and more to transform the world around them. Shine a light on how activists such as Mari Copeny, John Legend, and Marian Wright Edelman have led change in their communities and worked to make justice possible for everyone.
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Music changes over time, and new artists rise to fame with every generation. Black artists of the past and present have produced hit songs, won Grammy Awards, and written about difficult or challenging topics. Their creative styles have influenced other artists in a variety of genres, including pop, rap, and R&B. Celebrate artists such as Nina Simone, Prince, Aretha Franklin, and Kendrick Lamar who have made notable achievements in music.
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En Estados Unidos, el movimiento abolicionista existió junto con la esclavitud desde el principio. Conoce la historia del movimiento, los abolicionistas prominentes y de qué manera los abolicionistas usaron las tácticas de una retórica poderosa para dirigir la acción revolucionaria para ayudar a eliminar la esclavitud.
The abolitionist movement existed alongside slavery in the US from the beginning. Learn about the movement's history, prominent...
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Salem, Massachusetts - 1692
Thomas is marked as an outcast the moment he steps off the ship from England. As a Quaker, he's outnumbered and distrusted by Salem's Puritans. And as an orphan without any useful skills, he has nowhere to live and no way to earn his keep. In a stroke of luck-perhaps good, perhaps not-he's taken in by the aged widow Prudence Blevins, who's rumored to be a witch.
Patience has tried all her life to be a good Puritan-obedient...
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Black politicians have served in all levels of the United States government. As mayors, congresspersons, president, and more, Black politicians have created policies and initiatives to better serve community members. They have also addressed issues such as access to education, criminal justice, and affordable housing. Celebrate politicians such as Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, Ilhan Omar, and Maynard Jackson Jr. who have made astounding achievements...
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The entertainment industry includes TV shows and movies, plays, comedy, and more. New people are always ready to show off their talent. Black entertainers such as Queen Latifah, Donald Glover, and Zendaya transform the industry and move people's emotions. They deliver performances and create works that inspire audiences in every generation. Discover more Black entertainers and learn about their many achievements and how they continue to impact entertainment....
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"A delightful melody of hope and joy, grief and healing."-Michelle Mohrweis, author of The Trouble with Robots
"Gritos for Cruzita! Granillo deftly captures the atmosphere of a classic panaderia and the spirit of mariachi. Strong themes of friendship and family create harmonies to make these pages sing!"- Rebecca Balcárcel, author of The Other Half of Happy and Shine On, Luz Véliz!
"A love letter to the power of family, friendship, Mexican pastries,...
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There are many forms of art, and all of them have changed over time. In literature, dance, and fine arts, artists and writers have shared Black life, culture, and history. Many of them have broken barriers and inspired future generations. Celebrate the artists and writers who have excelled in the past and present, including author Jason Reynolds, dancer Misty Copeland, artist Kehinde Wiley, and poet Nikki Giovanni.
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Athletes and the sports they play are popular across generations. Black athletes throughout time have become legends in their sports. They help shape the game, create change, and continue to break barriers in sports where they've been historically underrepresented. Their talent and passion inspire present and future players. Find out more about athletes such as Simone Manuel, Satchel Paige, and Maya Moore and celebrate their achievements in sports....
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IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Shimmer, sparkle, twirl... I am a resilient girl!
It's bad enough that Imani had a slow start to her research project. But when disaster strikes the night before it's due, she's really in trouble. Will Imani be able to pick up the pieces in time to give her report?
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