From underground teaching in order to resist anti-literacy laws to the Freedom Schools of the 1960s, Black people have always found ways to teach, learn, and empower each other. In response to the banning of the AP African American studies course in Florida, the criminalization of Black history, the direct attacks on the Black Lives Matter at School demands, and the overall perpetuity of anti-Blackness, we are creating an alternative fugitive space for learning. A space where high school students can gain access to Black scholars and leaders and have a chance to unlearn the lies and re-learn the truths of Black history.
Do you want to learn illegal history? Do you want to learn from Black Studies scholars, historians, and educators? Are you a high school student? Register for our 2023 virtual Summer Freedom School!
Do you want to learn illegal history? Do you want to learn from Black Studies scholars, historians, and educators? Are you a high school student? Register for our 2023 virtual Summer Freedom School!
“No one is going to give you the education you need to overthrow them. Nobody is going to teach you your true history, teach you your true heroes, if they know that that knowledge will help set you free.” - Assata Shakur
Schedule
July 11 - August 14
Classes are 60-90 minutes
Classes are 60-90 minutes
Week |
Class Topic(s) |
One |
History of Freedom Schools with Denisha Jones and Jesse Hagopian |
Two |
Is the System Rigged? with CPT Renee Just |
Three |
Politics of School Reform with Dr. Camika Royal |
Four |
SNCC101 with Judy Richardson Black Study, Black Struggle with Robin Kelley |
Five |
The Construction of Race with Dr. Brian Jones |
Note: You can choose as many weeks as you like. The exact times will be determined soon. Classes are typically three times a week.
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