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Shirley Anita Chisholm, known as "Fighting Shirley," was the first African–American Congresswoman.

Bridget "Biddy" Mason is an American Hero and Black female Freedom Fighter.

Fannie Lou Hamer was a women's and voting rights activist, civil rights movement leader, and community organizer.

Ella Baker was a brilliant, Black hero of the Civil Rights Freedom Movement who inspired and guided emerging leaders.

This summer we're reading Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters.

Summer Book Club Read on Stories of Black Female Freedom Fighters This summer we're reading Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom...

Sojourner Truth was an abolitionist, feminist, women's right activist, and preacher born into slavery, but who is remembered as a legend.

Creative writing gets “rolling” as students activate their imagination to explore storytelling, with a twist.

This week Literacy Lesson, we will focus on the emotions “joy” and “sadness” while writing Haikus.

Whether it’s serene calm or tense drama, said emotions could be conveyed without the need for words.

In honor of New York Music Month, we are taking a look at music, emotions, and sound. Join us for various June literacy lessons on this topi

In this lesson, students learn how to be mindful of their emotions and discuss how emotions change, just like the weather.

The following literacy activity allows students to explore the Black Power Exhibit at the Oakland Museum.