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Standard USHC.5.CX

USHC.5.CX

Grade(s): 11

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2019

Echoes of the Black Experience: Hip Hop and Toni Morrison

Lesson

Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education

This lesson explores how Toni Morrison and hip-hop artists use storytelling techniques and cultural references to depict life experiences and challenges.

On Morrison and Marigolds | Echoes & Insights

Video

Grades: 9 10 11 12

Dr. Nancy Tolson examines the symbolism of Toni Morrison's "marigolds" and discusses how South Carolina has been fertile ground for more marigolds to bloom, including works from Jacqueline Woodson and...

On Morrison and Hip Hop | Echoes & Insights

Video

Grades: 9 10 11 12

Explore connections between the literary works of Toni Morrison and themes in hip-hop culture. Dr. Toby Jenkins discusses how both Morrison’s narratives and hip-hop reflect social realities...

Contextualizing Black Women’s Writing in the 1980’s | Echoes & Insights

Video

Grades: 9 10 11 12

Dr. Nancy Tolson discusses the significance of Black women's writing in the 1980s, contextualizing their literary contributions within historical and cultural frameworks. She highlights how these...

#MorrisonGrayMatter| Echoes & Insights

Video

Grades: 9 10 11 12

Shontavia Johnson discusses how Toni Morrison is able to survived by finding joy in the face of adversity, a shared experience amongst black girls and women.

Memorializing A'ja Wilson

Lesson

Grades: 8, 11

In celebration of being chosen as the January honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar, this lesson explores the accomplishments and contributions of A'ja Wilson and how...