Equity and Inclusion

Headshot of Black American Musician Mazz Swift, who uses they/them pronouns. They stand under a spotlight, playing a violin, with an expression of passionate concentration.

Teach with My Music with Rhiannon Giddens and Mazz Swift

Teach with My Music with Rhiannon Giddens and Mazz Swift to introduce students to Black American non-binary musician Mazz Swift, her musical experiences, Black History, and American Transcontinental Railroad History. This episode also connects to Neurodiversity Representation, Non-Binary (/LGBTQIA+) Representation, Music Lessons and History through Music. In My Music with Rhiannon Giddens Season Two Episode […]

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Maeve Gilchrist is shown in profile, facing left. She strides confidently forward in a black dress and black running shoes, with her Celtic harp under her arm. It's a fun, dynamic, engaging portrait. She is featured in the Silk Road American Railroad Project and the series My Music with Rhiannon Giddens.

Teach with My Music with Rhiannon Giddens and Maeve Gilchrist

Teach with My Music with Rhiannon Giddens and Maeve Gilchrist to introduce students to Celtic harpist Maeve Gilchrist, her instrument the harp, Irish / Celtic music, American Transcontinental Railroad History and the experience of Irish-American Immigrants. In My Music with Rhiannon Giddens Season Two Episode Two, host Rhiannon Giddens shares a musical visit with Celtic harpist […]

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Chinese musician Wu Man performs the pipa, a string instrument, on stage. She is featured in the Silk Road American Railroad Project and the series My Music with Rhiannon Giddens.

Teach with My Music with Rhiannon Giddens and Wu Man

Teach with My Music with Rhiannon Giddens with Wu Man to introduce students to Chinese musician Wu Man, her instrument the pipa, Chinese music, American Transcontinental Railroad History and the experience of Chinese Immigrants. In My Music with Rhiannon Giddens Season Two Episode One, host Rhiannon Giddens performs and talks with pipa master Wu Man, […]

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Railroad tracks run towards the horizon between trees silhoutted by a golden sunset. Gold text across center says: "My Music with Rhiannon Giddons Season 2" Journeys in Film offers free My Music with Rhiannon Giddens Teaching Resources.

My Music with Rhiannon Giddens Teaching Resources: New at Journeys in Film!

We’re pleased to introduce our collection of My Music with Rhainnon Giddens Teaching Resources, new at Journeys in Film! Season 2 of My Music with Rhiannon Giddens features Pulitzer Prize and Grammy winner Rhiannon Giddens hosting a series of musical performance and conversation with multicultural musicians in the Silkroad Ensemble’s American Railroad project. The project presents a musical exploration […]

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Promotional image for award-winning documentary Searching for Amani. Two Black Kenyans, an adult and a child, ride a bicycle through a dry, brown landscape. Text at the bottom says: "Docuworld. Searching for Amani. Trailer."

Searching for Amani Teaching Resources: New at Journeys in Film!

We’re pleased to introduce our collection of Searching for Amani Teaching Resources, new at Journeys in Film! Searching for Amani follows a thirteen-year-old aspiring journalist’s investigation of his father’s tragic murder within the boundaries of one of Kenya’s largest wildlife conservancies. Why Use Searching for Amani Teaching Resources In Your Classroom Searching for Amani introduces […]

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Over a gold background, text says: "Teach about World Indigenous Peoples with Film." In the bottom right, there are film posters for River of Gold, Sugarcane, and Whale Rider. In the bottom left there is the Journeys in Film logo.

Teach about World Indigenous Peoples with Film

Teach about World Indigenous Peoples with film plus our free educational resources! Combine classroom-ready lesson plans and discussion guides to make learning about world Indigenous Peoples part of your curriculum on special dates like Indigenous People’s Day (October 10) and all year round. We are pleased to offer free teaching resources for these critically-acclaimed films. […]

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Official film poster for Resisterhood movie. It shows a huge crowd of protesters. One protester holds a large sign that says: "Vote". Film festival laurels run in two rows across the top. The Resisterhood Learning Guide is available free from Journeys in Film.

Resisterhood Learning Guide: New at Journeys in Film!

We’re pleased to introduce the Resisterhood Learning Guide, new at Journeys in Film! Resisterhood is a testament to the strength of ordinary Americans in our extraordinary times. The award-winning documentary follows six diverse Americans as they fight for social justice on the streets and in the halls of power. Over the course of two years, […]

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Collage of film posters for Big Sonia, Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down, He Named Me Malala, Hidden Figures, JANE, Queen of Katwe, Rebel Hearts, Wadjda, and Whale Rider.

Women’s History Month: Teach With Film

Free Resources for Women’s History Month These free resources to support you through Women’s History Month that all take advantage of the power of film. They include core-based lesson plans, fully prepared and ready for immediate classroom use, as they highlight the stories of women who are changemakers, thought leaders, scholars, scientists and much more. […]

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Keisha Castle-Hughes as Paikea in the film Whale Rider, a young Māori girl in traditional clothing. Along the right side there are posters for He Named Me Malala, Queen of Katwe, The Neighborhood Storyteller, and Wadjda. Text says: "5 Films to Celebrate Girls. Teach with film. Journeys in Film."

5 Films That Celebrate Girls

Representation matters: it’s a powerful tool for creating empathy and understanding. Diverse film representation can act as both windows and mirrors for students, providing an opportunity to see into new perspectives and experiences, while also providing mirrors that reflect back affirmation and an expanded sense of possibility. We’re pleased to offer free teaching resources for […]

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Three photo portraits over colorful backgrounds. of youth plaintiffs from Youth v Gov: Isaac Vergun, a young Black man; Miko Vergun, a young Woman of Color; and Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, a young Indigenous man. Text says: "Black, Indigenous & People of Color Mental Health Awareness Month. JourneysInFilm.org."

Celebrate Minority Mental Health Awareness Month with Film

July is Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month or Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a great time to celebrate minority mental health awareness with film. We’re highlighting educational resources that explore mental health and wellness, with a special focus on films that […]

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