Monthly Archives: April 2011

Videos for the Classroom: Prince Charles and Lady Diana’s Wedding; The 2010 Opening of Parliament

C-SPAN link to the State Opening of the UK Parliament 2010 As Wills and Kate get ready to take the big step this Friday, the Neighborhood would like to delve into both fantasy and reality. Back in 1981, the world … Continue reading

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Review of Part 2 of PBS’ “Black in Latin America” – Cuba

The first episode offered some promise.  The second left me completely unsatisfied. I just sat through an hour of the second part of PBS‘ Black in Latin America documentary series, hosted by Henry Louis Gates.   It was supposed to document … Continue reading

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Review of Part 1 of PBS’ “Black in Latin America” – Haiti/Dominican Republic

In a million years, I would never have thought to teach young students about their African heritage—especially as a white teacher. One of the big roadblocks I’ve always had with students from Latin America (especially the Dominican Republic, where most … Continue reading

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