California History-Social Science Project

Happy Black History Month!

This month, our Resource Spotlight celebrates the history of freedom in the United States in tandem with Black History Month, recognizing that for many in this country’s history, freedom was not guaranteed. Find picture book recommendations, lesson plans, and more at: https://chssp.ucdavis.edu/resource-spotlight

Take a look at our In Memorium Blog abut Betsy Marchand, the first woman elected to the Yolo County Board of Supervisors and a longtime supporter of the California History-Social Science Project. Our current Marchand Public Engagement Intern, Nina Gonzalez, offers a thoughtful rememberance of how Marchand's legacy continues to shape UC Davis students and history teachers. https://chssp.ucdavis.edu/news/memoriam-betsy-marchand

Please join us this Thursday, 10/23 at 4:00 pm for this month's FREE workshop, featuring Professor Don Romesburg who will discuss his new book, Contested Curriculum: LGBTQ History Goes to School. Registration page linked below.

LGBTQ+ History Month Workshop LGBTQ+ History Month Workshop with Professor Don RomesburgThe CHSSP invites teachers to join us for this FREE online workshop in honor of LGBTQ+ History Month.

Join us on Monday, September 15 from 4-5 pm PST. We're hosting a FREE webinar for Constitution Day (which is September 17). We'll share new resources for teaching about the national and state constitutions .
https://chssp.ucdavis.edu/events/constitution-day-free-online-workshop

Happy Pride! 🌈

While federal efforts to erase q***r people and their histories from national websites and monuments have ramped up in recent months, this year's Pride Month celebrations show that the LGBTQ+ community will not be quietly erased or sidelined. Celebrating the history of trans and q***r resistance is more important than ever, and we've compiled a list of teaching resources to help you do so.

Check out our June Spotlight on LGBTQ+ History and Resistance here: https://chssp.ucdavis.edu/news/june-2025-celebrating-pride

Photo details: Gay Pride sign, held by a participant at one of the earliest gay pride demonstration marches – the first Christopher Street Liberation Day March – held in New York City on June 28, 1970, one year after the Stonewall Uprising.