Essays & Articles
Finding hope, inspiration, and perspective to stay engaged against overwhelming discouragement
March 2024 Dear Friends and Colleagues, A colleague recently brought to my attention a compelling, as well as disturbing, Instagram video. In it, author and journalist George M. Johnson (they/them) discusses the state of discouragement and despair that is felt by young, progressive voters [...]
We can and must further the narrative of peace
December 2023 In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) On December 10th we have the opportunity to celebrate the 75th anniversary of adoption by the UN General Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). [...]
Though, yes, there is “So much trouble in the world,” as sung by Bob Marley…
October 2023 We can gain clarity and resolve to move from hateful, divisive rhetoric toward actions that validate the strength of positive, human connections to generate healthful change Dear Friends and Colleagues, A dear friend sent me the video of Bob Marley’s So Much Trouble in the World [...]
Qualities of Being Human
September 7, 2023 Art and Ideas to Inspire Celebration of American Ideals and Commitment to Include Everyone in Them Dear Friends and Colleagues, We are now at another Fourth of July holiday that commemorates the adoption of the final draft of the Declaration of Independence. As noted in [...]
Celebrating the Fourth of July 🎆
June 2023 Art and Ideas to Inspire Celebration of American Ideals and Commitment to Include Everyone in Them Dear Friends and Colleagues, We are now at another Fourth of July holiday that commemorates the adoption of the final draft of the Declaration of Independence. As noted in the [...]
Human Rights Education NOW! Episodes 9 & 10
Our director, Sandy Sohcot, was interviewed for Human Rights Educators USA's podcast Human Rights Education Now! In episodes 9 & 10, Sandy discusses HRE, her experiences with TWAICB, the San Francisco Human Rights Commission, and thoughts on the future of human rights education and intersections with social justice movements [...]
Perspectives on the world as it is, and the world as it could be
May 2023 Dear TWAICB community, Greetings! This is Jazzmin. I am the Communications and Website Content Administrator for The World As It Could Be. I am responsible for a lot of the visual, social media, and website content you’ve seen over the past five years (if you [...]
Breaking Through Limiting Narratives About The Worlds We Navigate: As Bob Marley’s Redemption Song Implores, “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, only ourselves can free our minds!” GalleryBreaking Through Limiting Narratives About The Worlds We Navigate: As Bob Marley’s Redemption Song Implores, “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, only ourselves can free our minds!”
Breaking Through Limiting Narratives About The Worlds We Navigate: As Bob Marley’s Redemption Song Implores, “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, only ourselves can free our minds!”
April 2023 Dear Friends and Colleagues, As I watch, read about or listen to various presentations of current events I often hear the term “narrative” to help explain the what the particular news story is about. This has spurred my curiosity about just how various narratives influence [...]
I Am Me and I Am Part of Us, 2022-2023 Project
The I Am Me And I Am Part of Us Project was carried out from September 2022 through March 2023 in collaboration with Natalia Anciso and her second grade class at Cesar Chavez Elementary School in San Francisco. With this project, elements of TWAICB curriculum complement Ms. Anciso’s Social Emotional Learning and Social Studies teaching objectives to [...]
(Email Correspondence)
Continuing to Pursue the Truth in Honor of the July 4th Holiday and July 7th National Tell the Truth Day
July 2024 Dear Friends and Colleagues, In [...]
Worried About Too Much Dis/Mis-Information? Want Full Access to Helpful and Vital Information?
Check out our public libraries—bastions of democracy and the [...]
Finding hope, inspiration, and perspective to stay engaged against overwhelming discouragement
March 2024 Dear Friends [...]
We can and must further the narrative of peace
December 2023 In celebration of the 75th [...]
Though, yes, there is “So much trouble in the world,” as sung by Bob Marley…
October 2023 We can gain clarity and resolve [...]
Qualities of Being Human
September 7, 2023 Art and Ideas to Inspire [...]
Celebrating the Fourth of July 🎆
June 2023 Art and Ideas to Inspire Celebration [...]
Collaborations
RECLAIMING DIGNITY: Event Presenters
Virginia Jourdan Virginia Jourdan Virginia Jourdan is an award-winning artist who [...]
RECLAIMING DIGNITY: February 14th, 21st & 23rd
Join Us February 14th, 21st & 23rd! Exhibiting Virginia Jourdan’s [...]
Join Us for Human Rights Education: A Tool for the Empowerment and Dignity of All
Part of the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of [...]
Announcing Our Collaboration With Voice of Witness
TWAICB Director Sandy Sohcot writes: We are pleased to highlight [...]
TWAICB’s Sandy Sohcot Joins Panel at NCSS November 16
On Wednesday, November 16, TWAICB Director Sandy Sohcot joins University [...]
TWAICB Announces Collaboration with Artists United
TWAICB Director Sandy Sohcot writes: We are pleased to have as [...]
