Article 19 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes the freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. Resources and discussion questions for middle and high school students.
These brave journalists of past and present document and share important news to keep the public informed. Only armed with information can society make changes to beat the odds, change practices, and uphold the importance of humanity for all.
Learn About American journalist Daniel Pearl
In 2002, Daniel Pearl, an American journalist, made the headlines, not for a news-breaking story, but for his abduction and murder at the hands of terrorists in Karachi, Pakistan. He was a South Asia correspondent for the Wall Street Journal who was researching an article on terrorism when he was kidnapped. Pearl was not the first, and certainly not the last, foreign reporter to be victimized. Journalists all over the globe are being targeted and terrorized for writing what they believe are the facts and for publishing truthful articles and insightful interviews.
Learn About Photojournalist Dan Eldon Through Story and Film
Dan Eldon inspired Kathy Eldon with his art, his poetry and his life. The story has text and audio allowing students to listen as they read along.
Journalists all over the globe are being targeted and terrorized for writing what they believe are the facts and for publishing truthful articles and insightful interviews.
Identify other journalists who have been targeted, terrorized, or killed for publishing truthful articles.
Learn about Bill Siemering through story and film.
Bill Siemering stated that "Public ignorance is the greatest threat to our country". Do you agree? Why or why not?
Learn About Daniel Ellsberg Through Story and Art
MY HERO Suggested Viewing: The Most Dangerous Man in America (Trailer)
This film provides insight into the actions of Daniel Ellsberg, a leading American military strategist who leaked the Pentagon Papers, a massive top-secret document that pointed to government deception about the Vietnam War.
Daniel Ellsberg is a whistleblower and truth-teller responsible for publishing the Pentagon Papers in the Washington Post. Story has test and audio allowing students to listen as they read along.
Did Daniel Ellsberg do the right thing when he leaked the Pentagon Papers?
Films
Brian Lamb, the hero behind C-SPAN believes the press has an important role in preserving democracy.
A musical tribute to the courage of those who stood up for justice.
Do research on whistleblowers, those included in the film and others. How do these people demonstrate courage and conviction? What positive results came from having the truth be told?
Additional Stories
Sandi Bachom is a fearless, 75-year-old videographer and MY HERO Film Festival winner who lives in New York City. She recently covered the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stories from the Christian Science Monitor
Robert Shetterly explains his portrait project American Who Tell the Truth and shares his artwork in this film. His portrait project celebrates those individuals, including journalists and whistle-blowers, who are courageous in their words and deeds.
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This resource about the Freedom of the Press was created by MY HERO Education Outreach Director Laura Nietzer. |
Organizer created on 7/6/2022 11:09:45 AM by Laura Nietzer
Last edited 9/19/2022 4:25:36 PM by Laura Nietzer
