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5 Ways To Take Action Against Educational Censorship
We continue to see increased efforts to suppress educational freedom and ban certain books. Legislation has been proposed in over 44 states to limit what educators can say and teach about homophobia, transphobia, and racism. …
Leadership Transitions at Voice of Witness
Voice of Witness is in the midst of planning for the departure of Mimi Lok, VOW’s cofounder and longtime executive director. Read Mimi’s transition letter, as well as a note from VOW’s board chair Kris …
Deepening Community-led Storytelling through VOW’s Exploratory Year
In 2023, VOW launched our Exploratory Year, a dedicated time to deepen community-driven processes and listen to community partners. During the Exploratory Year, VOW will facilitate a series of meetings and convenings with our partners, …
The 2023 Sharing History Initiative: Free Oral History Books & Lesson Plans
Apply for the 2023 Sharing History Initiative to combat educational censorship and center marginalized voices. The Sharing History Initiative brings oral history and social justice storytelling to classrooms and communities around the United States by …
Integrating an Ethnic Studies Framework into VOW Lesson Plans
The education program at Voice of Witness aligns with the pedagogical goals of Ethnic Studies courses by centering the voices of marginalized communities in the classroom and equipping students with the tools to critique dominant …
Supporting Multilingual Learners with Intergenerational Storytelling
Over the previous semester, Voice of Witness supported a new cohort of students and senior citizens in completing an intergenerational storytelling project, focused on using oral history and ethics-driven, culturally responsive practices to build relationships …
VOW Pilots New Storyteller Initiative with Country Queers
The VOW Storyteller Initiative is a new program from Voice of Witness that aims to support editors from marginalized communities, regardless of their level of experience, who may be struggling to find mentorship or afford …
VOW Book Amplifying Indigenous Voices Selected for University of Tennessee Reading Program
We are excited to announce that VOW’s oral history book How We Go Home: Voices from Indigenous North America was selected by The University of Tennessee Chattanooga for their 2022-2023 Read to Achieve program. The …
