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People’s History

Art for the Classroom

Social movements all through history have used art to enhance what they do, to inspire people, to give them a vision, to bring them together and make them feel that they are part of a vibrant movement. — Howard Zinn, Artists in a Time of War 

To bring the vision and inspiration that Zinn describes to the classroom, here are some recommended sources for people’s history art.

Amplifier

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Amanda Gorman, We the Future poster by Kate DeCiccio

Sign up: Teachers can receive free Amplifier posters.  

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Justseeds

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Prison Justice Day poster by Rocky Tobey

Related: Howard Zinn on Prisons and Prisoners.

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Ricardo Levins Morales

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Labor Movement by Ricardo Levins Morales

Related: The Power In Our Hands teaching guide for middle and high school.

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Americans Who Tell the Truth

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Barbara Johns by Robert Shetterly

Background: In 1951, Barbara Johns led a strike at her school. Read more.

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Rejoice the Vote

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Voting Vanguards, Poster #1

Related: Lesson on Black women and the fight for voting rights.

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