Actions Panel
Women in Politics: Brooklyn & Beyond
Date and time
Location
Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont St Brooklyn, NY 11201Refund Policy
Description
With In Pursuit of Freedom digital curriculum and Dr. Zinga Fraser, director of the Shirley Chisholm Project.
On this historic Election Day, we will explore the role of women in politics in Brooklyn and beyond, and provide resources for bringing this important history into your classroom. We’ll consider political involvement broadly, from Shirley Chisholm’s congressional service and presidential campaign to Mary White Ovington and the NAACP to Maritcha Lyons’ influence in 19th century education for students of color. We’ll also mine BHS’s archives for opportunities to find women’s political contributions in primary sources that will broaden your students’ concept of American history.
The workshop is open to all NYC teachers, with primary source material best suited to grades 4 and up.
Fee includes breakfast & lunch.