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Juneteenth: Southern Black Culture & The Origins of Freedom
Mrs. Morgan
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(4)
In this one time course, students will learn all about the origins, significance, and impact of Juneteenth.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Welcome to the ultimate Juneteenth celebration! Join Mrs. Morgan for this one time course about the origins, importance, and cultural impact of 'Freedom Day'. The course goes beyond the basics and equips learners with a multifaceted view of the ever important day of remembrance.
During this 55-minute class, students will learn about:
- Vocabulary & Geography ("The Black Belt"/Black South)
- The Complete History of Juneteenth (Emancipation Proclamation, General Order No. 3, etc.)
- Part &...Students will learn about the history of Juneteenth, an African-American holiday that commemorates June 19, 1865, the date on which enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally received the news that enslavement was over.
Course educator, Morgan Jae, is a college-trained historian and educator with a passion for educating youth on the diverse aspects of Black history and culture. She has taught high school students across various subjects including AP Literature and AP Language, while also providing tutoring and supplemental education and instruction for high school history and sociology students. She also has extensive experience curating supplemental reading material for adult book clubs on the topics of Black history, culture, sociology and feminism.
- 1 (20) page PDF file available two days before the course begins
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Politically and culturally sensitive topics will be discussed in this class with some topics being heavier than others. We will routinely approach highly sensitive topics including racism, enslavement, poverty, and discrimination. The course educator has undergone significant Diversity, Inclusion and Sensitivity trainings to properly support students in understanding and processing this information. Sessions where tough topics will emerge will be preceded by a content warning. YouTube & Google Slides will be used in screenshare mode.
- Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations by Nicole A. Taylor - Opal Lee & What It Means to Be Free by Alice Faye Duncan and Keturah A. Bobo - On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed - Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration Behind Bars | JSTOR Daily - Juneteenth and the Emancipation Proclamation | JSTOR Daily - Juneteenth in the Alternative Press | JSTOR Daily - Ralph Ellison and the Paradox of "Juneteenth" - YouTube - Google Arts & Culture
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(4)
**ON LEAVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2024** Morgan Jael is a graduate of Washington University in St Louis where she earned her Bachelors of Arts Degree in African/African American Studies and participated in the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Research...
Group Class
$19
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
4-8 learners per class
