NYC Underground Railroad Curriculum
Whereas Black New Yorkers for Educational Excellence has identified as its top priority the inclusion of Black History (African, African American & Caribbean) in the NYC Department of Education cu... continue reading »
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"It has been said that the past is the best predictor of the future--Heaven help us if we allow the DOE to ratify this statement........NCLB stand for "NO child left behind" --its not only test scores-Its acknowledgment by the DOE that ALL OF OUR CHILDREN "
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"If the Civil War can be taught throughout this land, then the history of the Underground Railroad must be inclusive with that segment of history; and to eliminate it would be to mis-educate all pupils."
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"Without the proper -- and correct -- education about our rich African history, we will never be our best. So, let's get started."
"All Americans need to learn about the contributions of African Americans in order to end the continued policy of racism that is still very pervasive in the United States of America. People in this country are still judged by the color of their skin and no"
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"Black History is the KEY to freedom for all black people. Black History is Self Esteem."
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"Thank you."
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"Thank You for standing up for our chidren. This is well over do. I will always help in any way posible."
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"The truth is in OUR HISTORY! LET IT BE KNOWN AND TOLD"
"Those who are not taught their own histories often come to believe they are from 'nowhere'. Ongoing damage begins when young Black people instead learn to devalue their lives and the lives of those who look like them. No Black history is what hurts. Its a"
