Welcome to The Radical Agenda
Our “radical agenda” is the belief that all aspects of American history need to be included in education. Our mission is to let every child see that there are heroes in our country’s history who looked like them and loved like they do.
Knowledge inspires empathy. Empathy creates unity.
Biographies
Find inspiring stories about the contributions and experiences of Americans.
topics
Find age-appropriate books organized by topic.
products
Buy the Radical Agenda Planner
Looking for a way to learn while staying organized? Look no further than the Radical Agenda Planner!
Featuring plenty of writing space, note pages, and all the things that make a great planner, plus a Monthly Learning Moment highlighting an important topic in American history. In addition, scattered throughout the two-page weekly layout are dates of historical significance, which will change every year.
A portion of proceeds of the 2023 planners will be donated to It Gets Better and the Texas Civil Rights Project.
AVAILABLE NOW: July 2023 – June 2024 academic year Radical Agenda Planner
Planner review
“This detailed planner does an excellent job of calling out parts of American history that have been previously whitewashed out. It’s shocking just how recent many horrifying incidents have occurred. This planner brings those to the forefront. It connects the past with the present. It’s not a “feel good” planner. It will push you to stretch your mind, to wake up and see racial injustice, and to no longer turn a blind eye to the abuse our human brothers and sisters have endured.”
Facebook review
“The level of detail is incredible! So much research went into this creation. And the representation is outstanding.”
A Word
From TRA Founder
As a mom, I want my children to understand American history – but the curriculums I found lacked the diversity and holistic perspective I knew were important parts of the story. So we began to read books we borrowed from the library, and it opened up a whole new understanding of this country: the trials, the triumphs, and the challenging paths that so many were forced to walk. These stories are part of the tapestry of America and deserve to be included in education.
– Amanda Spencer, she/her
Blog
Find the latest posts
Curious what we’re reading lately? Check out the blog reel for our latest great finds.
Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better by Glenda Armand and Kim Freeman
Augustus Jackson, Creator of Ice Cream as We Know It Who Invented Ice Cream? Ice Cream Man introduced us to Augustus Jackson, who was born in 1808 in the free state of Pennsylvania. He discovered a love of cooking early on in his life, and moved to the White...
It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way by Kyo Maclear
Gyo Fujikawa, The Japanese Disney Artist Who Drew While Her Family Was Taken to an Internment Camp Who was Gyo Fujikawa? It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way by Kyo Maclear tells the story of artist Gyo Fujikawa. Gyo (pronounced like ghee-o)...
Let the Children March {Children’s March in Birmingham 1963}
Birmingham Children's Crusade of 1963 It turns out that the August 1963 March on Washington wasn't the only mass march. On May 2, 1963, thousands of children walked quietly down the streets of Birmingham, Alabama. Inspired by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the...
A Song for the Unsung: Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the 1963 March on Washington by Carole Boston Weatherford and Rob Sanders {Bayard Rustin}
This Black Gay Man Organized the 1963 March on Washington I accidentally borrowed several library books that all tell different parts of the story of the March on Washington, and it was one of the best accidents ever. This one, A Song for the Unsung: Bayard Rustin,...
William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad {William Still}
This Man Saved the Stories of Formerly Enslaved People You might have heard that Harriet Tubman helped lead thousands of enslaved people to their freedom with the Underground Railroad - but have you ever heard their stories? William Still, youngest son of two people...
Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom
Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Reading these books is truly a gift. Stitch by Stitch introduces the world to Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly, and her story is truly remarkable. Born to enslaved parents, she started working for her enslavers by age four. She was trained to be a...
