Activism
Mary Burrill
Mary Burrill (1881-1946) Mary P. Burrill was a celebrated playwright whose works inspired many prominent writers of the New Negro Movement/Harlem Renaissance. She used her plays to confront many topics including, but not limited to, lynching, the black experience, and bodily autonomy for women. Mary occasionally referred to as mami was born on August 1st, 1881 in Washington, DC to parents John H. Burrill and Clara E. Burrill. She remained in DC until 1901 and graduated from M Street High School known as Dunbar High School that same year (Queerplaces)
Etta Horn
(1928-2001) Etta Horn was a prominent welfare tights advocate. As an activist, she worked alongside other anti-poverty organizers to improve the living condition of low-income DC residents.Though she had many successes, Horn is widely celebrated for her work with the citywide Welfare Alliance. Etta made her way into the welfare rights scene in the late 1960s. At the time her involvement, she lived in Barry Farms Dwellings with her six of seven children. Founded in 1865 the 375-acre plot was dedicated to Black land ownership in the wake of the civil War.
Defiance and Dignity, Mary Church Terrell
In the lesson students will review a timeline of the life and legacy of Mary Church Terrell. The students will complete a close reading of a ''The Progress of Colored Women. students will learn about the life contributions and impact of Mary Church Terrell, A prominent African-American civil rights activist, suffragist and educator.They would explore her achievements in the context of the struggle of civil rights and gender equality in the United States.
Georgia Douglas Johnson
(1877-1966) Georgia Douglas Johnson was one of the most well-known Black female writers and playwrights of her time. She was known for writing most about the love and womanhood, Douglas Johnson's published works touched many and were featured in the most widely-read Black publications of the twentieth century. Georgia Blanche Douglas camp was born on either September 10, 1877 or September 10, 1888, to Laura Douglas and George Camp. Her parents were of African American, Native American and European descent.
Educational Equality & Title IX
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A History of Women Access to higher Education in the United States Advocates for Title IX, an amendment passed by the United States Congress to prohibit discrimination in educational programs that receive federal funding on the basis of sex, hoped to make it so. Explore NWHM'S new online exhibition that provides an overview of the history of women's Access to higher education.
Dr.Wangari Maathai
In the lesson, students will explore the life of Dr. Wangari Maathai and engage in activities to research her contributions and her grassroot movement to develop sustained social, environmental, and political change. Students will be tasked with researching Dr. Maathai's personal and progressive accomplishments. they will use this information to practice sections-making to select a quote that best reflects Dr. Maathai's leadership and legacy. She changed her maker and led initiatives to address social, environmental and political issues. in this mini lesson, students will be taksed with information.
Women's Rights LAB
The goal was to help the students learn more about Black Womens Clubs, Mary Church Terrell, and the women's suffrage movement. Class time should be found on introducing the topic and document analysis. As as warm up activity, students will examine a photo of black Women's Club and make 3 observations. This can be done as a class or individually. Students will then read and annotate a reference article on Black Women's Clubs.
Belva Lockwood and the Precedents
This lesson will examine the Woman's Rights Movement in the contest of the life and career of Belva Lockwood. By studying the precedents set for the woman. national suffrage events, students will be able to comprehend how individuals actions can be influence other to take additional steps to being about the change for a particular group of people etc.
