Black Freedom Movement
Back in the day, Atlanta’s powerbrokers boasted that their city was too busy to hate. Is there a time for hate? Last night we ate a family style supper with […]
Read More about Too busy to hate? by Owen DwyerFrom the Woolworth’s in Greensboro by Melody Meadows
From the Woolworth’s in Greensboro to the immersive experience in Atlanta, I am reminded of the sacrifices made to secure freedom. I accept the responsibility of all Americans to secure […]
Read More about From the Woolworth’s in Greensboro by Melody MeadowsMarching Down Freedom’s Road, Day 2 We rose early for a 7 am departure on our bus, headed towards Atlanta. The parallels rose in my mind to the era we […]
Read More about Freedom Rides of 1961 by Elena BaumDay 2 begins bright & early with some breakfast at the hotel. Then we hop on the bus and head towards Atlanta. Our destination here was the National Center for […]
Read More about Day 2 MDFR Blog by Sarah SmithMarching Down Freedom’s Road Day 1 by Michele Russo
As we leave Pennsylvania and head south, Michael Narag0n (one of our scholars) forwards a playlist for us to listen to. Music is powerful; one of my favorites start. Sam […]
Read More about Marching Down Freedom’s Road Day 1 by Michele RussoBlog day 1, Greensboro by Daneila Buccilli
The day was full and in the best way: we left our school year behind and 22 of us shared a bus drive toward Greensboro, North Carolina and the International […]
Read More about Blog day 1, Greensboro by Daneila BuccilliDay 1 Marching Down Freedom’s Road By Sarah Smith
We began our journey by meeting in the brisk morning air outside of Rodef Shalom & receiving our Classrooms Without Borders merch! After a few hours of sleep we stopped […]
Read More about Day 1 Marching Down Freedom’s Road By Sarah Smith“Marching Down Freedom’s Road: PPS teacher taking part in Classrooms Without Borders”
Join a Pittsburgh Public School teacher on their journey down Freedom’s Road through the eyes of Classrooms Without Borders.
Read More about “Marching Down Freedom’s Road: PPS teacher taking part in Classrooms Without Borders”2023 Marching Down “Freedom’s Road”: Civil Rights to the Black Freedom Movement
Described as a second independence day, June 19th or Juneteenth marks the day that emancipation reached slaves in the furthest reaches of the South. While the Emancipation Proclamation proclaimed that […]
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