CELEBRATING ARCHIVE
LUNAR NEW YEAR
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VISIT and EXPLORE
NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH
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NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
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NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
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ART
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NATIONAL PRIDE MONTH
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ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
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The Story Behind Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
A collaborative project of several governmental museums and research organizations, this site highlights various artwork, videos, events, historical documents and other content that pays tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - All About the Holidays from PBS Learning Media
2 min. video introduction for kids
How to Explain Pride Month to Your Child
An Age-by-Age Guide to Talking to Your Kids About Gender
"...children who are raised understanding a variety of gender options aren’t more likely to express a trans or gender-independent identity, they are more likely to develop personal resilience and confidence around their own choices—and the choices of others..."
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How to Explain Pride Month to Your Child
An Age-by-Age Guide to Talking to Your Kids About Gender
"...children who are raised understanding a variety of gender options aren’t more likely to express a trans or gender-independent identity, they are more likely to develop personal resilience and confidence around their own choices—and the choices of others..."
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ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
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AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH
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10 Children's Books that accurately portray what it is like to be autistic
Greta Thunberg Likens Autism to Superpower
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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
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ABOUT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY ON MARCH 8TH
International Women's Day (IWD)
Celebrate women's achievements. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.
UNITED NATIONS: History of IWD
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Sarah Kay, Spoken Word Poet:
Story Time with Women in the Arts: listen to books for kids authored or illustrated by women
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THE EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things is the incredible journey of 5 female filmmakers driving across America to encourage, empower, and inspire the next generation of strong women to go after their career ambitions.
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PBS Kids All About the Holidays - short video about history of Women’s History Month
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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WHY WE NEED BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Analyzing and celebrating Black history helps students think critically about present-day social issues.
by Coshandra Dillard
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THE UNSUNG HEROS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT ARE BLACK WOMEN YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD OF
History remembers the male leaders who fought for human rights, but it was women who made so many victories possible.
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BESSIE COLEMAN: AVIATION HISTORY - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
I Can't Believe That Happened: A History Podcast for Kids
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Celebrate Black History Month Around Connecticut
Plan a day or weekend engaging with the many landmarks and museums that honor Black history throughout the state. During Black History Month especially, prioritize ways to honor black accomplishments and joy - visit the Connecticut 29th Regiment Monument in New Haven, or make plans to visit the first boarding school for African American women in Canterbury when it reopens.
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Learn About Some of the Incredible Black Women Being Honored Today
Like Ida B. Wells (now a Barbie doll) and Maya Angelou (soon to be on quarters). Watch Maya Angelou read her poem, "On the Pulse of the Morning" which is interpreted to speak about how humans can make this earth a better place for everyone.
