Re-examining the 1960s (part 1) – w/ Ian Lekus

04/12/19 • 41 min

Don’t start—or stop—with Stonewall. To understand not just LGBTQ history but all post-war U.S. history, students must see the 1960s in context. In this episode, Amnesty International’s Ian Lekus dives into the minority-rights revolutions of the 1960s.

Visit the show notes for this episode to find a complete transcript and a list of resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

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Visit the show notes for this episode to find a complete transcript and a list of resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

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And be sure to visit the show notes for this episode, for a complete transcript and resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.

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Re-examining the 1960s (part 2) – w/ Ian Lekus

The revolution was intersectional. Amnesty International’s Ian Lekus returns to discuss ways educators can highlight the many identities of 1960s activists and help students understand the roles LGBTQ people played in movements you already teach.

Educators! Get a professional development certificate for listening to this episode—issued by Learning for Justice. Listen for the special code word, then visit learningforjustice.org/podcastpd.

And be sure to visit the show notes for this episode, for a complete transcript and resources to help you teach the ideas explored by our guests.