Newly adopted state social studies standards require teachers to include issues of racism in their lessons, as well as perspectives of marginalized groups.
'School systems have failed us': Some North Carolina students say more Black history needs to be taught
What should a curriculum including important aspects of African American history look like? The News and Observer's Brooke Cain and Martha Quillin compiled a starting list of 10 lessons including Black Wall Street, The Wilmington Massacre of 1898, Freedmen's Settlement, The Greensboro Woolworth sit-ins, North Carolina HBCUs, the Underground Railroad in Carolina and many more.
Read more of the News and Observer's list here.
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