"54% of American adults between the ages of 16-74 read below a 6th grade level. So that means we have an epidemic of illiteracy," professor Brittney Cooper reacts to book banning. "If you make people ignorant, then it becomes much easier to control them."
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"The Holocaust is really about a reaffirmation of our common humanity, and I think this is a great moment all of us can take steps to do that.”
Museum Director Sara Bloomfield joins @HallieOnMSNBC to discuss Holocaust education and antisemitism on #HolocaustRemembranceDay.
Just watched Who Will Write Our History written/produced/directed by Roberta Grossman. Absolutely powerful history! Demonstrates the impact an archive has in telling a story as the Oyneg Shabes refute the Nazi narrative of the Warsaw ghetto and write their own history.
@SharonSaMart@LoggerDaughter Listening to their stories and expertise was an awesome experience. Proof that amazing things can be created if you have the passion and drive to do so.
This week at Public History class we were honored to receive the presence of Gwendolyn Trice and Carl Wilmsen. It was amazing to learn about the @LoggerDaughter projects and the history of the museum. #OSUPH 1
An example of this would be historic preservation which calls for training in the natural sciences, along with history. As a graduate student of history, it is nice to know that teaching is not the only avenue I can take for a career, even though that is the goal. #osuph 5/5
the public.He also researches historical contexts of regions to better inform foreign policy makers, which I found interesting. Lastly, we read an article that highlighted qualifications for jobs that require a background in history, coupled with other disciplines. #osuph 4/5
are looking for. We also watched a video on what other jobs a history degree can get you. Aaron Marrs works as a historian at the Policy Studies Division in the US Department of State and he researches and declassifies topics and information that can now be shared with #osuph3/5
Our readings went over what employers are looking for in candidates. They stressed the importance of making connections, building your resume, the indispensability of internships, looking at qualifications for jobs ahead of time, and the amount of experience employers #osuph 2/5
This week’s readings were a wake up call for me. I don’t have any experience within my field so I am currently working on my cv, resume, and writing cover letters for multiple opportunities that will eventually help me find a job in academia. #osuph 1/5
@SharonSaMart Exactly! We must be careful when telling other community's stories and make sure we collaborate with them to ensure the history is accurate.
I find Lonetree’s work essential for the formation of future historians and curators since they will be in direct contact w/ valuable artifacts, objects, and documents that are part of the history of many communities. Sensitivity and empathy need to be developed. #OSUPH 2
collaborate with the communities whose history they seek to display. Museums have to critically question what is being included and excluded in their exhibits. They must do more to contextualize stolen artifacts and pieces. #osuph 4/4
In order to be inclusive, museums will have to deal with racially sensitive material which must be displayed in a way that does not negatively impact the community it is coming from. This again reiterates the fact that public historians must share authority and #osuph 3/4
Inclusive spaces now use museums as building blocks of social healing. This notion is vital because the general public trusts these institutions which creates a power dynamic. These spaces must use this power and trust to make equitable exhibits. #osuph 2/4