History
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A TEACHERble Moment on America’s Independence Day/ 4th of July
Colors of freedom,Painted in red, white, and blue, Spirit unbroken. The 4th of July in the USA, or Independence Day, celebrates our country’s declaration of independence from Britain in 1776. 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
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A TEACHERble Moment on Juneteenth
Today, we celebrate and reflect on the federal holiday recognized as Juneteenth here in the United States. Historical Factors Contributing to the Establishment of Juneteenth On January 1, 1863, in the United States, the Emancipation Proclamation did not bring an immediate end to slavery. In Galveston, Texas, African Americans remained enslaved for two and a Continue reading
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