American History Resources

Description forthcoming

Partners

• Matt Vriesman - Social Studies Teacher at East Kentwood High School and the 2023 National History Teacher of the Year.
• Erin Koren – Grand Rapids Public Museum
• Dr. Annalise Kontras – Leadership Academy
• Dr. Tony Baker – Ferris State University / GR Stories
• Le Tran – East Kentwood High School / Grand Rapids Public Museum Collaborator
• Deborah Jones – South High School Alumna and Community Historian

Resources created through the 99d Grant

• Grand Rapids Black History Lessons
• This is Our Home Now: 50 Years of Building Community After Saigon
• Empowering Histories: Why Every State Needs an AP African American Studies Meetup Like AAAS @ MSU’s

News coverage of Kentwood Public School's 99d grant:

• MLive: 50 years after Saigon: Vietnamese American voices honored in Grand Rapids
• Michigan Public Stateside Podcast: Students honor Vietnamese voices 50 years after fall of Saigon
• School News Network: Vietnamese students write family narratives, contribute to local history