Historical Figures
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A TEACHERble Moment: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What makes a good leader? Great leadership does not announce itself. Instead, it reveals itself over time through sacrifice. Through clarity. Through an unrelenting commitment to the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the clearest examples of this kind of leadership. On this day,… Continue reading
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A TEACHERble Moment on Historical Figures: Phillis Wheatley
Who is your favorite historical figure? Before Maya Angelou, Nikki Giovanni, and Alice Walker, there was Phillis Wheatley. Who was Phillis Wheatley? Born on May 8, 1753, in West Africa, the life of Phillis Wheatley, also spelled Phyllis and Wheatly, would soon confront significant challenges. At the age of seven, she was kidnapped from her… Continue reading