Following a heated argument between two students, a teacher demonstrates how one person can inspire change. In this book, students in a futuristic classroom learn about topics like individual racism and how people like Colin Kaepernick and George Floyd impacted Americans' perspective on race. Take a Stand is set in the future, during a time of true equality. In this future, a teacher takes his students back in time-to our past and present-to learn about times of prejudice and change. This graphic novel contains discussion topics, thought-provoking questions, and actions students can take to be allies in the continuing fight for equality.
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