Race, Ethnicity and HRE – Training 4 Excellence

This set of curriculum materials focuses on human rights issues as they pertain to race ad ethnicity. You will find handouts, curriculum ideas, films, and other resources to help people to realize the challenges faced by “the other” as well as our own reactions to, and perceptions of, them. These are often hot-button issues for people to manage and it is our hope that a human rights orientation will help to create peace and communication between us.

We did not write the content in these materials and it’s up to you to decide how to use them, but we request that you do so in a respectful manner.

As in all of the materials posted, they were collected from a variety of online sources and were obtained free of charge, and provided to you in the same way.

Course Information

Categories: All Courses, Human Rights - Free Curriculum Materials, Human Rights Free courses

Course Instructor

Yvonne Vissing Author

Yvonne Vissing, PhD, is a professor, author, consultant, and researcher. She has over 25 years experience working with organizations and helping them to do a better job serving their clients, their workers, and the community.

Race and HRE Curriculum Materials

Dismanteling Racism

The Dismantling Racism Project is part of Western States’ RACE (Research and Action for Change and Equity) Program. Through training, strategizing and
technical assistance, the Dismantling Racism Project is one strategy intended to increase the breadth and depth of racial justice work.

YWCA Anti Racism Tool-kit

The YWCA has created a 15 page tookit with activities to help students learn how to be more sensitive to race and HRE issues.

Race and HRE Videos and Films

Eye of the Storm- A Class Divided

This is a classic film about how a teacher instructed elementary students to learn about prejudice and discrimination after the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. It has timeless implications.

Ethncity and HRE Curriculum Materials

Ads Targetng LatinX people

Here are links to several advertisements that showcase LatinX peoples that can generate discussion from students.

Mad Men and America by # Assignment

Here is a teacher handout to guide class discussion on the Mad Men film, America by the Numbers film, and the LatinxX advertisements

Ethnicity and HRE Videos and Films

America by the Numbers

America by the Numbers with Maria Hinojosa—a PBS documentary series—tells the story of the changing demographics of the United States through character-driven portraits and in-depth conversations. Host Maria Hinojosa, an award-winning news anchor and reporter, visits communities from Clarkston, Georgia, to Long Beach, California, to examine the impact of demographic changes on local residents. This is a NPR film for grades 6 – 12

Other Race, Ethncity HRE Links and Information

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