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Re-learning History

Posted on June 23, 2020 by GPL

As this insane year, which we are somehow halfway through, continues on its path of crazy, I have found myself searching for answers. Sometimes it can be hard to find the truth within the media and sometimes even within our history books. Perhaps it’s because I wasn’t paying enough attention in school, but there is so much about history that I don’t remember learning.

So lately I’ve been trying to educate myself with movies, documentaries, and of course books about the current climate we’re in and how we got here. Several digital platforms have made content available to stream free online for others like me who want to learn. Here are a few:

 

Netflix: 

13th

Strong Island

 

Criterion Collection: 

Cane River

Daughters of the Dust

Black Panthers

 

Amazon:

The Hate U Give

Marshall

Selma

Just Mercy

Ali

Harriet

 

Showtime: 

16 Shots

 

And make sure to check out Kanopy & Hoopla, free with your library card!

Kanopy & Hoopla:

I Am Not Your Negro

Toni Morrison: Pieces I Am

Who’s Streets

White Like Me

 

Most of these platforms have tons more to watch if you purchase their subscriptions, or get a free trial! And make sure to check out this list of Books on Race @ GPL for more learning opportunities!

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