Essential parts of our history have been willfully suppressed & ignored, but we can only be the best nation we can be by facing the facts - alternative facts wont do. That has been the work of sociologist, historian, writer and teacher James Loewen. His work has included ground-breaking research about racism where & when we haven't acknowledged it, in the Sundown Towns, outside of the traditional South, and his analysis of the failings of our history curriculum, Lies My Teacher Told Me.

Essential parts of our history have been willfully suppressed &amp; ignored, but we can only be the best nation we can be by facing the facts - alternative facts wont do. That has been the work of sociologist, historian, writer and teacher James Loewen. His work has included ground-breaking research about racism where &amp; when we haven't acknowledged it, in the Sundown Towns, outside of the traditional South, and his analysis of the failings of our history curriculum, Lies My Teacher Told Me.

Lies My Teacher Told Me About Racism

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Each week, Spirit In Action brings you stories of people living lives of fruitful service, of peace, community, compassion, creative action and progressive efforts. We will trace the spiritual roots that support and nourish them in their service. Above all, we will seek out Light, Love and Helping Hands, being shared between our many neighbors on this planet, hoping to inspire and encourage you to sink deep roots and produce sacred fruit in your own life. Spirit In Action is an hour of interviews with those providing leadership in peace, justice and "good works", interspersed with relevant music.

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