The Children’s Defense Fund has always been rooted in the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement’s grassroots educational campaign. It informs our CDF Freedom Schools® and the scholars within them as they learn about, reflect on, and apply the lessons of real-life Black heroes. Our children—and our educators—need these lessons now, as the veracity of the Black experience in America is being questioned, as politicians debate whether to erase this experience from our history books.
During Black History Month, and every month, CDF shares free, essential resources for teachers and students to guide them in honoring Black leaders and building up new ones. The story of Black Americans is, and continues to be, marked by a struggle against oppression, but it is also a story of creativity, liberation, and joy. Our young people have the power to move the story in new directions—if we empower them now.
Check out 10 Resources for Educators Looking to Incorporate Black History Intro Their Classrooms All Year Long.
Every day, we’re fighting to ensure Black children and young people in America have access to food and safe housing, health care, and opportunities. Let’s make sure they have access to their history—and their future—too.
In solidarity,
Lauren Lefty
ACLS Leading Edge Fellow
