Facing History and Ourselves Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsMassachusetts, United States201-500 Employees
Facing History and Ourselves is a mid-sized nonprofit based in Boston, Massachusetts, that focuses on using historical lessons to address racism, antisemitism, and other forms of bigotry in education. The organization provides classroom resources and professional development to help teachers and their students examine prejudice at pivotal moments in history and connect past choices to the decisions they face today. Its work targets educators and students, typically within K-12 settings, seeking to foster discussion about equity and justice grounded in historical context. Values emphasize creating inclusive spaces, learning from diverse perspectives, listening actively, practicing empathy, and taking a stand against injustice. In 2024, Facing History partnered with Ancestry to develop more than 40 curriculum pieces and host webinars aimed at expanding student engagement with often overlooked historical narratives.