What role do Confederate memorials play in American memory, and how does the National Memorial to Peace and Justice seek to correct that memory? Should we preserve or purge Confederate monuments from public spaces?
Teaching Area
US History since 1877
US History to 1877
African American History
… Students will discuss, listen, research, and discuss the historical and current contextual factors leading to the tearing down of monuments built in honor of Confederate leaders and soldiers and the push to rename schools and institutions … What role do Confederate memorials play in American memory, and how does the National Memorial to Peace and Justice seek …