Freedom riders, past and present
Drawing by Evan Bissell
Introduction
In partnership with Beacon Press, we've created a series of six lessons as a companion to A Time to Break Silence: The Essential Works of Martin Luther King, Jr., for Students. This lesson, Young People Working for Justice, focuses on the role of youth during the modern African American Freedom Struggle. The activities encourage students to envision their role in creating a just world.
Subject:
Art, English Language, U.S. History
Grades:
6-8, 9-12
Essential Question
What role did young people play in the African American freedom struggle?
