Three Black Women of Literacy #InternationalWomensDay
Barbara Bush Foundation
for Family Literacy
Harriet A. Jacobs ▬ Susie King Taylor ▬ Septima Poinsette Clark
This unit focuses on three Black women of literacy — Harriet A. Jacobs, Susie King Taylor, and Septima Poinsette Clark — who were inducted posthumously into the Reading Hall of Fame in 2020. All three contributed to the quest of literacy for African Americans, specifically in the area of adult literacy. All three women had their own personal literacy journey and went on to teach other freed slaves and Black people to read and write. Their stories illustrate a collective effort to bring equity and dignity to those they served and highlight the impact they had on Civil Rights.
In the unit, learners explore
questions around one’s actions, legacy, and contribution to our world. They
engage in readings, view media, and write reflections about the women and
topics introduced, applying their newly gained knowledge to their own lives and
literacy journey. Lessons were crafted to allow for learner voice and choice,
and educators are encouraged to support learner participation in the
development of activities. Because the lives of the women focused on literacy
instruction, learning activities were specifically crafted to focus on the
development and practice of reading strategies and written reflection.
Today, many educators are re-examining
their everyday teaching practices to ensure that all learners are taught from
an anti-racist/anti-bias perspective. In support of these efforts, the Barbara
Bush Foundation has created and curated a collection of educational resources
for classroom use.
We are proud to continue working for
equity in literacy, inspired by the belief of our founder that, “If we don’t
give everyone the ability to simply read and write, then we aren’t giving
everyone an equal chance to succeed.” READ MORE ➤➤
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