Truth Talks

Truth Talks is an initiative from the NYSUT Members of Color Affinity and Action project and Many Threads, One Fabric that seeks to amplify the contributions of diverse communities that have been overlooked in traditional narratives. We invite you to watch the conversations below.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to a scheduling conflict, this has been rescheduled to premier on Wednesday, June 4 at 5 p.m.

Bridging Struggles: Jewish American Heritage and the Fight for Equity

In honor of Jewish Heritage Month, join us for a powerful Truth Talks conversation exploring the rich legacy of Jewish American activism at the crossroads of civil rights, labor and education. Featuring esteemed advocates Alan Lubin (former Executive VP of NYSUT) and Arieh Lebowitz (Executive Director of the Jewish Labor Committee), we’ll examine Jewish Americans' historical and ongoing role in advancing equity, solidarity, and justice for all.

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Jewish American Heritage Month: Teaching with Videos
Since May 2006, Jewish American Heritage Month has been celebrated annually with various events and activities, including lectures, exhibits, concerts and festivals. We recognize and celebrate the significant contributions made by Jewish Americans to the country's cultural, social and economic fabric.
Read about Jewish immigrant to America from the 19th century American west to the last 20th century Soviet Jewry movement
Immigrants have come to the United States throughout its history, arriving from many different places and for many different reasons. This lesson explores one group’s immigration story during a significant period of time: Jewish immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
NYC's United Federation of Teachers has compiled a list, with links, to a range of teaching resources to recognize and celebrate the rich history and contributions of Jewish people to all areas of American life and culture.
The History of Jewish Life In America

Past Events

Mikayla Vu on Honoring Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the Labor Movement

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Arab Americans Past and Present

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Remembering Nagi Daifallah

Breaking Barriers: Latinas in K-12 Education and Higher Ed Leadership

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Resource list created by Elena Romero

To Build a New World: The Intersection of Black Worker Struggles in the Quest for Universal Fairness.

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Truth Talks

Events Coming Up

Bridging Struggles: Jewish American Heritage and the Fight for Equity

Past Events