Douglass Day, in honor of Frederick Douglass, is a celebration rooted in "radical love for Black history." Douglass was an influential abolitionist and activist, and he was also a mentor to Mary Church Terrell. Like Douglass, Terrell dedicated her life to activism, fighting for suffrage and equal rights. This "Mary Church Terrell Unit Plan" engages learners in an interactive study of her work. Through this curriculum, "Students don't just listen to other people talk about Black history. They can help create it!" Available for download as a PDF or Word document, the resource includes everything educators need: introductory context (including Terrell's biography), a list of learning objectives and aligned Common Core State Standards, six lesson plans, and external resources. The unit explores equity, health, civil rights, organizing, and much more, and is designed for K-12 classrooms (with some adaptations based on age level). Educators should also pay attention to the trauma warnings included throughout and adapt the curriculum as necessary. This curriculum was written by Denise G. Burgher and Nakisha Whittington, with input from Brandi Locke, Anna Lacy, Janelle Moore-Almond, and datejie green. For additional Douglass Day content, navigate to the Home page of the site. Here, readers will find a link to a recording of this year's celebration and events.
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