Stories of Resistance: Queen Njinga, Elizabeth Freeman, and Today
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Stories of Resistance: Queen Njinga, Elizabeth Freeman, and Today
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Grades K - 8
1 Hour
Overview
In this activity, students explore different ways resistance can look through the stories of Queen Njinga and Elizabeth Freeman. Then, they will analyze text and multimedia to inform a written reflection and group discussion about the legacy of Black resistance and how we can resist injustice.
An optional extension activity guides students in completing a research project on Black leaders resisting injustice throughout history.
Quality Instructional Practices
Mindful Strategies for Leading Difficult Conversations
Featured in These Collections
The 1619 Project for Grades 2–6: Exploring Enslavement and Resistance



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