Thought-provoking three-part documentary which explores the concept of race in society, science and history. Episodes are: The Difference Between Us, The Story We Tell and The House We Live In. Be sure to check out the teacher's guide and discussion guide
Beginning with the colonization of the "New World," this book recounts U.S. history in the voices of Native Americans, African Americans, Jews, Irish Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinos. The updated edition (2008) includes new pieces on: the role of Black soldiers in preserving the union; Chinese American history from 1900-1941; the issue of "illegal" immigrants from Mexico; and a look at the sudden visibility of Muslim refugees from Afghanistan.
