Freedom Schools - an Historical Perspective

Please join Internet radio host Dr. James Avington Miller Jr. for an in depth look at the history of Freedom Schools in America. What are they? When did they start? What is their purpose? What can we learn from them? And how can we continue their legacy in 2017?



We have much to learn from the Freedom School idea, whether it be the secret schools in the 1800s that tried to educate African Americans, the wonderful Freedom Schools from the summer of 1965, or the many schools that have since been built on the Freedom School concept and ideology.



Dr. Miller will give us all a sweeping view of just what Freedom Schools are and how they helped to liberate people from oppression using the tool of popular education. Today, more than ever, we need these schools - whether they be in traditional school buildings or in someone's living room.



“Education should enable children to possess their own lives instead of living at the mercy of others.” —Charlie Cobb Jr.



“Education should enable young people to function productively and meaningfully in society and give them the tools to change society.” —Charlie Cobb Jr.



Some videos to watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I792Qeyur5Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm519naGni4&feature=youtu.be



Please listen in and call in and learn about the beauty of the Freedom Schools and how we can continue fighting for the children and fighting for true education for all.



RESISTANCE MATTERS

RESISTANCE IS NOT FUTILE

RESISTANCE IS THE HIGHEST FORM OF EXPRESSION OF DEMOCRACY

RESISTANCE IS SURVIVAL