Reimagining freedom and Black agency during and after slavery highlights the resilience and determination of African Americans to overcome oppression. African Americans resisted dehumanizing systems through actions like preserving cultural traditions, creating schools, and leading efforts for justice and equality. Leaders such as Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass played pivotal roles in advocating for freedom, inspiring others to fight for fairness and dignity. Through community-building, storytelling, and bold actions, African Americans redefined what it meant to be free, shaping the path toward equality. This lesson introduces young learners to these acts of courage and helps them understand how fairness and kindness create stronger communities.
New Jersey Student Learning Standards
- 6.1.2.HistoryCC.3: Make inferences about how events, actions, and choices shaped communities.
- 6.1.2.CivicsCM.3: Explain how diversity, tolerance, fairness, and respect for others can contribute to individuals feeling accepted.
Curriculum
- 2 Sections
- 2 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Stage 11
- Stage 21
