The ASALH Freedom School Plan

Session Submission Type: Presidential Session

Abstract

The session presents the model curriculum, pedagogy and fundraising ideas for building through ASALH Branches and affiliate organizations a national program of Freedom Schools focused on the teaching of Black History. The ASALH framework was constructed using the curriculums, teaching strategies and fundraising practices of eight ASALH branches and three affiliate organizations.

Sub Unit

• 109th ASALH Annual Conference

Chair

• Sundiata Keita Cha-Jua, ASALH Executive Council and University of Illinois

Presenters

• Terrance Thomas, Bethel A.M.E. Church

• Augustus Wood, ASALH Executive Council and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

• Leslie Etienne, Indiana University - Indianapolis/Joseph Taylor Branch

Commentator

• W. Marvin Dulaney, ASALH President and ASALH Marvin Dulaney Branch (Dallas/Ft. Worth)