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My Family Is Afraid of I.C.E.
Immigrants are humans too.
The writer feels negative attitudes toward immigrants has dramatically worsened since Trump was elected president.
One morning last March, I was getting ready for school when my aunt came over to tell us that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) officials were downstairs knocking hard on the door of the building next to ours. We were scared because we didn’t know who they were looking for... [more]
Immigrants are humans too.
The writer feels negative attitudes toward immigrants has dramatically worsened since Trump was elected president.One morning last March, I was getting ready for school when my aunt came over to tell us that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) officials were downstairs knocking hard on the door of the building next to ours. We were scared because we didn’t know who they were looking for... [more]
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After she begins struggling with her own mental health, Gaby explores the Black community’s stigma around seeking professional help. [more][LESSON PLAN] |
The writer wants to feel accepted by her friend group so she accentuates the Puerto Rican side of her identity although she feels uncomfortable doing so. [more] |
Christina aims to dispel the various stereotypes associated with people who live in the projects. [more] |
Saswhat reads a book about personalities that affords him the chance to "grow by looking inward." [more] |
After putting up with insults and stereotyping for most of her life, Ruby decides to speak out to dispel untruths about Muslims. [more] |
Although Mariam is bullied throughout middle school, her teachers dismiss her complaints as "harmless teasing." In high school, she finally connects with supportive teachers. [more] |
Angelina describes her journey from hating her curly hair to showing it off proudly. [more][LESSON PLAN] |
Mason's journey to find a name that better fits their identity leads them on a path of self-reflection that eventually brings fulfilling results. [more][LESSON PLAN] |
The writer wants to fit in with his friends so much, he is willing to remain in denial about their racism. [more][LESSON PLAN] |
A.C. writes about learning to love her body and wear clothing that make her feel proud, rather than what others think she should wear. [more][LESSON PLAN] |
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