A More Perfect Union: Stories of Prejudice and Power

What makes you a character?

How can these messages be applied to life? How can these messages be used to understand living in a diverse society? How can these messages become platforms of advocacy? Consider the messages as they relate to identity, tolerance, acceptance, individual power, labeling, "less than" or deficit thinking & expectations, legislation, expectation, and voice. What role can the institution of education play in the creation of a "more perfect union?" How might we each find points of connection in these stories? What is your role as a teacher? How will you use your voice?

USA NETWORK - CHARACTERS UNITE: Have you taken the Pledge? 

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USA Network - Issues

Visit this site to discover what celebrities have to say about issues worthy of advocacy and action.

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Characters Unite National Tour

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Facts & Statistics

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2010 Characters Unite Award Winners

http://www.charactersunite.com/awards

Grace King High School - New Orleans

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Feature Profiles - Moth Storytelling 

http://www.charactersunite.com/video/featureprofiles

The Moth Storytelling: Kristin Chenoweth

http://tinyurl.com/MothKristinChenoweth

The Moth Storytelling: Aimee Mullins

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The Moth Storytelling: Sirdeaner Walker

http://tinyurl.com/SirdeanerWalker 

The Moth Storytelling: Wes Moore

http://tinyurl.com/MothWesMoore

The Moth Storytelling: Simon Doonan

http://tinyurl.com/MothSimonDoonan

The Moth Storytelling: Mos Def

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