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Norman Rockwell’s “The Problem We All Live With,” painted in 1963, is considered an iconic image of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Asking yourself questions, visit the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA, and look at his paintings closely to discover his perspective as illustrated in his iconic images of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
The bound and printed version of Robert Shetterly’s travelling exhibition, Americans Who Tell the Truth, showcases a great many people whose words of truth have made a significant impact on our country and our culture. Featuring greats like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., alongside lesser known (but equally as important) activists, writers, artists, and other truth tellers of all kinds, this book can lead readers to deepen their understanding of the idea of truth and what it takes to make an impact. The book and its accompanying guide can be used to study themes relating to the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day this January.
In this month’s “Open Sesame,” Cheli presents five new picture books which honor women who made a difference in art, photography, science, sports media, and education.
Deep from our archives we’re rebroadcasting our 2008 Martin Luther King, Jr. Episode. Music by Pete Seeger, Tom Paxton, Dan Zanes, Elle Jenkins, The Deedle Deedle Dees and many other celebrate the work of MLK, Jr.
Next week, the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19th, 2015, presents families with a three-day weekend. Instead of spending your extra day off sleeping in and lazing around the house, highlight the historical significance of the holiday for your family and find a way to make it meaningful. Families can find special events and service opportunities taking place across western Massachusetts, each of which presents students with the chance to learn experientially about the history of oppression in our country, community activism, and the importance of kindness and a commitment to serve others. Here are six ways to celebrate with your community and family in meaning ways in western MA…
A three-day weekend in on its way, and next Monday, January 20th, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Instead of spending your extra day off sleeping in and lazing around the house, highlight the historical significance of the holiday for your family and find a way to make it meaningful. Families can find special events and service opportunities taking place across western Massachusetts, each of which presents students with the chance to learn experientially about the history of oppression in our country, community activism, and the importance of kindness and a commitment to serve others…
Fourth Graders Boycott Cafeteria Food Fourth grade students at Nuestro Mundo Elementary School in Madison, WI started a group called Boycott School Lunch (BCSL) last fall after conducting some “gross experiments” in the school cafeteria, like measuring how much grease they could squeeze out of a hamburger. They had been learning about Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement in history class. Their teacher, Joshua Forehand, showed them a movie… Read More
Listen to Podcast: HILLTOWN FAMILY VARIETY SHOW Martin Luther King, Jr. Episode WXOJ LP – 103.3 FM – Valley Free Radio Northampton, MA Tuesday evening @ 7pm 01/22/08 PLAYLIST Archived Podcasts ♦Radio ♦ Facebook ♦ Twitter PLAYLIST Pete Seeger – “Dr. King on Violence” [Seeds: The Songs of Pete Seeger] Buck Howdy – “This Little Light of Mine” [Giddyup!] Tom Paxton – “Your Shoes, My Shoes” [Your Shoes, My Shoes] Dan Zanes –… Read More
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