Celebrating Courage Curriculum Preview

The link below is the complete 30-plus minute documentary chronicling the inspirational life of John L. Hairston and his dedicated leadership of London High School.  This time capsule of local history is a must see for administrators and teachers who understand the vital role our public schools play in developing the character and sustainability of our communities. In addition to navigating the complexities of desegregation in the 1960s,  John L. Hairston's life is a testimony to the importance of all aspects of our curriculum and family support for our finest institution. His impact will continue to impact generations to come.

View Celebrating Courage Documentary (34:04)

Curriculum Guide

Additionally, this interdisciplinary curriculum guide for middle and high school grades is now available to all schools, but particularly relevant to Stokes County Schools.  This is a dynamic, loaded teaching tool relevant to Black History Month enrichment and more. 

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Celebrating Courage was released as part of a Celebrating Courage weekend of programming sponsored by The Lilies Project. Additional short films are available for discussion.

Curriculum Topics

  • ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

  • MUSICIANS, BLACK & WHITE, LEADING THE WAY

  • SPORTS: THE BALL FIELD & GYM AS COMMON GROUND

  • WAR & RACE RELATIONS

  • JIM CROW SOUTH: SEGREGATION THEN & NOW

  • AMERICA AT THE BRINK: JFK, CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS, 1968, and 1969 MOONWALK

  • DESEGREGATION: THE CLOSING OF LONDON HIGH SCHOOL

  • WOMEN’S RIGHTS: ROLES IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA

  • CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR, MALCOLM X and THE BLACK PANTHERS

  • MEDIA AND ADVERTISING: IMPACT ON EQUALITY 

  • CONFLICT RESOLUTION: FIVE ESSENTIAL STEPS

  • VALUES CLARIFICATION & CHARACTER EDUCATION GUIDE WORDS  

  • CLOTHING AND STYLE:  SYMBOLS OF CHANGE

  • AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMEDIANS; TESTING THE LIMITS

  • ENDURING SYMBOLS, REBEL FLAG, FALLING STATUES, HERITAGE OR HATE?


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