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Let It Shine: Shirley Chisholm

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

Let It Shine: Bridget "Biddy" Mason

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

Let It Shine: Fannie Lou Hamer

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

Let It Shine: Ella Josephine Baker

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

Introducing BGCH Summer 2020 Book Club Reading: Let It Shine, Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighter

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

Let It Shine: Ida B. Well-Barnett

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

Let It Shine: Sojourner Truth

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

Roll A Story: Creative Writing with a Twist

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

Haiku It Up

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

Hakuna Matata: Matching Mood and Music, featuring The Lion King!

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

I’ve Got the Music in Me: A Literacy Lesson on Music and Emotions - Make Your Own Playlist

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

Forecast of Feelings: Exploring Emotions Using Weather

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

A Museum Trip from Home: A Literacy Lesson on Activism and the Black Panther Party 50th Anniversary

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

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