AMETHYST: MLK and Rosa Parks - Examples of Fighting for Equality

Americans regardless of political party agree that Martin Luther King, Jr., and Rosa Parks should be taught as examples of Americans who fought for equality, including 96% of Democrats, 94% of Republicans, and 92% of independents, according to a recent report released by More in Common. The same report also showed that 91% of Americans believe it’s important that every American student learn about slavery, Jim Crow, and segregation, including 96% of Democrats, 89% of Republicans, and 85% of independents

The full report from More in Common - entitled: Defusing the History Wars: Finding Common Ground in Teaching America’s National Story - can be found at https://www.historyperceptiongap.us/

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