✨ New Resource Release
History
Unpacked.
Power Reclaimed.
Transform the 6-part PBS series into a high-impact learning experience for youth.
✓ Common Core Aligned
Ages 10-18+
The History of White People in America
Access the Guide
Access the 21-page discussion guide.
THE LIB LAB PODCAST
“Going
Underground”
w/ Pierce Freelon
Hear co-director Pierce Freelon discuss why critical consciousness is the “quilt” of our time—and the need for underground curriculum.
Critical Education Made Simple
Our guides are built on the “Claim-Evidence-Impact” model to help youth interrogate media content and think critically about systems of power.
Common Core Aligned
Supports ELA-Literacy standards for grades 11-12.
Historical Context
Deep dives into Bacon’s Rebellion, the 1790 Naturalization Act, and the resistance of Ann Williams.
Ready-to-Use Tools
Features timestamped quotes, primary source links, and a “People’s Glossary”.
Action-Oriented
Move from analysis to praxis with doable suggested activities.
From Screen Time to
Critical Thinking
We provide the bridge to Critical Consciousness, turning everyday media into opportunities for growth.
For Black children, media isn’t just entertainment—it’s a steady stream of messages about who they are, what their worth is, and where they fit in. Too often, those messages are rooted in stereotypes, erasure, or distorted narratives that can quietly shape identity, confidence, and worldview.
The Science: The APA recommends co-watching content with your child and have open, non-judgmental conversations about it. This kind of engagement, the APA notes, helps kids build critical thinking skills and become more intentional media consumers.
The Challenge: finding the time, emotional energy, and language to spark those conversations? Not always easy.
We make it easy with Lib Lab Guides
Save Your Time
Skip the prep. We identify key themes so you can jump straight into the dialogue.
Go Deeper
Shift from passive watching to active reflection with proven discussion frameworks.
Culturally Grounded
Safe, identity-affirming tools built specifically for mentors of Black youth.
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