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Dr. Natalie Mendoza
@drmendozan.bsky.social
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Asst Prof at CU-Boulder | studies modern US history; pedagogy | Reviews Editor Teaching History A Journal of Methods https://www.colorado.edu/history/natalie-mendoza
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · Jun 9
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Landing page for the article: On the left against a dark blue background reads the magazine issue's theme "America in a World at War," and just beneath that is the article title, "Wartime Race Politics in the World War II Era." To the right is a cropped image of a World War II poster. The background is yellow at the bottom and fades to light blue towards the top. In the foreground are two arms stretched out in parallel. The clothing on the arms each symbolize a country. The arm on top is attired in the stars and stripes in red, white, and blue, and the hand holds a top hat with same--this is meant to be Uncle Sam's arm, the United States. The arm below is attired in the Mexican charro suit, with the hand holding a sombrero. Just to the left of these arms reads part of a message of American unity in Spanish (the full poster also includes an English translation of same messaging).
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 5h
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I missed three days, so here they are!
Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8

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Natalie’s line drawings for the three days she missed. One is a rockabilly style heart with a ribbon around it, with “w.t.f.” on the ribbon. Another is a fantail goldfish. The third is a woman with her eyes closed and her left hand holding her right arm, with long hair flowing around her.
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 3d
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Natalie’s ink drawing of flowers and leaves hanging down.
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 4d
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Oct 4 (added to Oct 3 drawing)

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Ink drawing of a bee added to the flower Natalie drew yesterday.
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 5d
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Natalie’s ink drawing of a six petal flower.
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 6d
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Natalie’s ink drawing of a hand holding a violin.
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 6d
I was inspired by yours!
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 6d
Here are the slides I used:

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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · Aug 21
🗃️ Two slides I use for this activity: The first is before they get started and the second is for our debrief conversation.
Slide with instructions, activity completed as a group: Choose two paragraphs from the reading and decide where you think citations are needed,from what kind of source (primary or secondary) and why: Is it background information/general context? Information that sets the stage (like “Star Wars” context Andrews and Burke described) Is it evidence? Does it seem to come from a primary source? Is it information that contextualizes specific evidence? Information that helps enhance analysis of the evidence (the other kind of context Andrews and Burke described) Mark an X where you think there should be a footnote. Can be one or two or all three of these reasons. Underline words or phrases that capture the reason. Slide with instructions for debriefing activity: Did you identify the correct locations? Talk through the reason(s) why there is or isn’t a footnote where you thought it would be. Is it background information/general context? Is it evidence? Is it information that contextualizes specific evidence? Is it the author’s voice? Is this where the author is explaining their reasoning/analysis/interpretation?
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 6d
I did this with my methods class in the spring, it was great! I used one of my chapters. I can share!
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 6d
🗃️ Check out this incredible resource for engaging students in public history through National Parks! It’s designed for K-12 (three pathways), but could easily be adapted for higher education (I’m looking at the “junior historiographer” pathway!).
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Cate Denial @cjdenial.bsky.social · 7d
@skpawlicki.bsky.social was, until the Trump administration canceled the program, working as a Mellon fellow for the National Parks Service. She created the most incredible women's history programming, and now, she's recreated it entirely separately: storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/...
Women's History Illuminated
Women's History and the National Historic Landmarks Program
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 7d
#inktober2025 Oct 1

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Natalie’s ink drawing for Oct 1, eyes: one pair closed eyes, another pair looking up, and one wide open looking to the left.
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 7d
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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 9d
We have notepads by the copier, you should give him a couple!
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 9d
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Cate Denial @cjdenial.bsky.social · 9d
A reminder! On October 8 I'll be leading a short webinar on the ethics of generative AI for @onehe.bsky.social. Registration is free - check out the link below! onehe.org/event/explor...
Exploring the Ethics of GenAI – OneHE
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 13d
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Adam Rothman enjoys a good sandwich @adamrothman.bsky.social · 13d
Proud of my colleagues! 🗃
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Citizen historians document Smithsonian exhibits under White House scrutiny
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education and research complex. It's a public-private trust that has long operated at arm's length from the White House, but now finds itself...
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 13d
Girls’ night with bestest girl: Ruthie

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Pretty brown puppy, Ruthie, on a couch and being pat on the head by Natalie.
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 15d
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Élika Ortega @elikaortega.bsky.social · 15d
Locals! join us for the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at CU Boulder's Department of Spanish & Portuguese 09/26. Come for the food, dancing + lucha libre. Stay for the panel on Creating Spaces for Latinx Communities in the Front Range with stellar guests.
W/thanks to @cubouldercha.bsky.social!
a flyer with motifs of lucha libre for the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration organized by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at CU Boulder. Friday September 26th McKenna 103
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 16d
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Cate Denial @cjdenial.bsky.social · 16d
Heads up! I'll be leading a free OneHE webinar on October 8th about the ethics surrounding generative AI. More details at the link below! onehe.org/event/explor...
Exploring the Ethics of GenAI – OneHE
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 17d
THAT WOULD BE AWESOME
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 17d
🗃️ Have a dance for my birthday:

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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 18d
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Mary E. Mendoza @mmendoza.bsky.social · 18d
I’m pleased to announce that my forthcoming book, _Deadly Divide_, will be out in spring 2026 with @uncpress.bsky.social with the help of my fabulous editor Cate Hodorowicz (@catehodorowicz.bsky.social).
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 18d
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KEW @kidadaewilliams.com · 18d
The Black Press's coverage of World War II momentmag.com/black-press-...
When the Black Press Stood by the Jews Against the Nazis
Hitler’s hatred of anyone “non-Aryan” was not lost on Black Americans and the Black press.
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 22d
It feels wrong to listen to Milli Vanilli, but I can’t help it 😬

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Pandora playing “Baby Don’t Forget My Number,” credit to Milli Vanilli.
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 22d
It feels wrong to listen to Milli Vanilli, but I can’t help it 😬

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Pandora playing “Baby Don’t Forget My Number,” credit to Milli Vanilli.
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Adam Rothman enjoys a good sandwich @adamrothman.bsky.social · 24d
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Adam Rothman enjoys a good sandwich @adamrothman.bsky.social · 24d
Questions for anyone who has taught or taken a college-level survey of US History up to 1865.

Teachers: What are your favorite primary source materials to teach?

Students: What assignments have you found meaningful and memorable?
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Dr. Natalie Mendoza @drmendozan.bsky.social · 26d
Thanks ❤️
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