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Ernest Crim III

Black History You Can Use Today.

I use Black History to empower, educate & create equitable systems.

Educator · Author · Speaker · Producer · Founder

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WatchNew here? Here's my story on WGN ChicagoTwelve years in Title I classrooms, one viral moment, and what came after.GiveSupport Black-led nonprofits: Black Philanthropy Month

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ClassThe Black History Book Club (K-5 virtual class)FreeFree Black History Month curriculum (and beyond)FreeFree guide: supporting kids who faced racism or hateIllinois Black Studies curriculum (6-12): I wrote a chapterCrim's Class Substack: free newsletterMembersPaid subscribers: adult book club (coming soon)

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BookHow Black History Can Save Your Life: order from a Black woman-owned shopKidsMy children's affirmation book (ABCs, 2nd edition)My mom's children's bookMy book recommendations (Amazon shop)

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PodcastCrim's Class Podcast: discussion and plans of actionEmmy-nominatedEmmy-nominated series with CBS Chicago (2025)Emmy-nominatedEmmy-nominated series with CBS Chicago (2024)

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CNNTikTok, education and historyAug 2023Washington PostBlack history education in schoolsSep 2023NBC NewsJuneteenth interviewNBC LXMr. Crim became fearless after a viral racist attack

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