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Alice, The Negro

Recounting a selective portion of an enslaved woman’s life, this brief biography also serves as a reflection of what mainstream society deemed “worthy” during the early to mid-19th century. Precisely because Alice supposedly embodied characteristics that were both exceptional and ordinary, her story offers a useful lens to consider how slavery was understood in its time.
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Abigail Mott
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December 15, 2017
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Celebrate Juneteenth!

Juneteenth—celebrated across the country on June 19—marks an important milestone in the struggle for freedom. But the lessons of this holiday can and should be taught year-round. Use these resources to learn more about Juneteenth, get ideas for sharing it with students and contextualize it within American history.

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Joy Masha

Joy Masha (she/her) is a program manager at the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools, where she is dedicated to building family-school-community partnerships. Joy is at the forefront of transformative change in Washington, D.C., where she is dedicated to organizing and collaborating with parents and practitioners. Her mission is to dismantle normative narratives that hinder family success and well-being. Joy envisions a world where liberatory learning and engagement are accessible to all parents and families, as well as professionals and practitioners.
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A Playlist for the Movement

Episode 3, Season 3 Music chronicles the history of the civil rights struggle: The events, tactics and emotions of the movement are documented in songs of the era. From The Freedom Singers to Sam Cooke, historian Charles
September 3, 2020