Memory is a fickle thing. "Hot Tamale Louie was the son of nobody knows who, the grandson of nobody knows who, and the great-great-grandson of nobody knows who. He had…
Attempting to Close a “Gene-race-nal” Gap
From the San Francisco Chronicle: June 12, 2016 Letters Home: Asian Americans in Support of Black Lives Matter "Dear Mom, Dad, Uncle, Auntie, Grandfather, Grandmother: We need to talk. You…
“From a Docent” Blog: Our Ed Team’s Way of Talking Off Hours
One might think after talking history, social studies, immigration policy and more to and thousands (and thousands) of visitors each year, the Education Team might take a break and do something else with…
Examining the Four Freedoms of FDR on WNYC
Quick Post: Listen to John Hockenberry in a series exploring the Four Freedoms as defined by FDR in January 1941 as: Freedom of speech Freedom of worship Freedom from…
Taking On the Bully #3: How We Unintentionally Support The Bully
As good as our intentions may be, the way we address bullying may actually encourage more bullying. When two children at recess get into an altercation, a bully and the student they repeatedly target,…
Taking On The Bully #2
"When children are singled out because of a shared characteristic — such as race, sexual orientation, or religion — or a perceived shared characteristic, the issue not only affects that…
Colors of Confinement: Photography by Bill Manbo
LATIMES: "In the photo, a young boy hangs on a fence. His face is partially obscured; his eyes hover just above his bent knuckles. His stance is playful. On first…
Taking on the Bully: A Weekly Series
Wing Chong Luke lived through bullying as a young Chinese American boy growing up in Seattle. In his own unique way, he dealt a peaceful blow to the bullies tormenting…
