Learning Black History just got a lot more exciting.
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Now more than ever, Black history is under attack in America.
With increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) laws, changes to Black history curriculum, book bans, and fears surrounding critical race theory (CRT), the rich and vital narratives of Black history are at risk of being lost.
If you're committed to everyday advocacy, you need reliable resources to continue learning and teaching Black history at home.
It's time for the community to be come the classroom.
Let's do something about it.
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Freedom School is a monthly digital subscription providing high-quality, printable resources designed to teach, preserve, and celebrate Black history through illustrated guides, art prints, hands-on activities and more. Based on the original 1960s freedom school pillars of citizenship, academics, and recreation, these materials offer fun and engaging learning experiences for individuals, classrooms, and families dedicated to everyday advocacy and Black history education. Each month, you'll become more equipped to connect the dots between historical events and present-day injustices–and more empowered to do something about them.
This month in Freedom School, we're celebrating the contributions and cultural significance of Historically Black Colleges & Universities, also known as HBCUs! Some of our nation's most impactful leaders, entertainers, and artists found their start at an HBCU. Not only are they full of rich education, but they have historically been hubs for activism, culture, and community amid oppression and racial terror–especially throughout the south. Resources include a fact sheet, art prints, a deep dive into the Divine 9 (Greek Life), desktop wallpapers, worksheets for making your own life motto, and so much more!
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Enough agonizing over not knowing what to do, searching endlessly on Google and Pinterest for inclusive learning resources, and feeling blindsided by the realities of present-day injustices without knowing how we got here and where it all started.
I'm Danielle Coke Balfour, an illustrator, author, and activist, and I believe that we have the power to take the truth of our history into our own hands.
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Knowledge is power, and knowing the truth about Black history is the key to confronting and transforming the injustices that persist to this day. Yet, Black history is more than stories of struggle. Learning about our culture, innovation, resilience, and accomplishments is a powerful way to preserve the legacies of our ancestors in a society prone to erasure and forgetfulness.
If it's one thing we know as members of our current society, it's that the work is far from over. Freedom School exists to engage learners in a lifestyle of social justice, political participation, and service to humanity. You'll learn about present-day issues and get relevant information on how to immediately participate in creatively changing society for the better.
Who said educational resources had to be boring? From crafts and coloring pages to hands-on activities and real-world application, Freedom School includes an empowering collection of fun resources meant to make these messages of Black history memorable and interactive. There's something for everyone to enjoy!
DOIN' IT LIKE THE 1960s
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Freedom School is for everyone and is a great fit for families! If you already learn from and enjoy Oh Happy Dani content, consider the subscription to be a deep dive into Black history concepts with an Oh Happy Dani twist: colorful, accessible, engaging, and (of course) illustrated! You'll find detailed resource guides about modern racial justice issues, but you'll also find crafts, games, and activities that even young students can enjoy! There's something for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
These resources were definitely crafted with the classroom in mind, but beware: states across the country have enacted various regulations for Black history curriculum in schools. These resources cover everything from slavery and mass incarceration to the civil rights movement and protesting against injustice. It doesn't shy away from the heavy topics, but if you're willing to dive in, you'll find that these resources are inclusive, welcoming, and truthful.
New digital resources released on the 1st of every month. When you sign up, you'll receive that month's resources at the time of purchase via email, and then on the 1st every month after that. Resources can also be accessed within your account! No physical products will be mailed to you, and you can cancel at any time.
The Freedom School Scholarship Fund is on the way! Stay tuned for more information coming this summer.