Freedom’s Teacher traces the life of Septima Poinsette Clark from her earliest years as a student, teacher, and community member in rural and urban South Carolina to her increasing radicalization as an activist following World War II, highlighting how Clark brought her life’s work to bear on the civil rights movement.
Cuba, 1961: 250,000 volunteers taught 700,000 people to read and write in one year. 100,000 of the teachers were under 18 years old. Over half were women. The Cuban Literacy Campaign of 1961 dramatically improved the nation’s literacy levels within one year by teaching classes in the rural areas of the country. This campaign was also […]
Meet Jorgito in-person at the D.C. premiere of the U.S. film tour, part of the 2nd “Days of Action” (against the blockade) in Washington, DC where he reveals his story that proves societies that support human development can empower the physically challenged.