This unit provides a wide-ranging overview of racial slavery in the Americas and the opportunity for students to consider how the past shapes the present.
Online Workshop
Racial Slavery in the Americas: Resistance, Freedom, and Legacies
7:00 pm — 9:00 pm
Online Workshop
DETAILS
The Racial Slavery in the Americas: Resistance, Freedom, and Legacies curriculum unit from the Choices Program places racial slavery at the center of the Atlantic World’s economy and explores the resulting legacies of anti-black racism that are part of the structure of today’s society. Participants will examine the readings, lessons, and videos that explore how the past shapes the present on these critical issues. You’ll leave the session with an outline of how to utilize this unit in your classroom!
Register
$50Per Person
WHAT'S INCLUDED
The $50 registration fee includes a print copy of the curriculum unit and a one-year license to the Digital Editions format. A 3.5-hour Certificate of Attendance will also be provided and will reflect the 2-hour online webinar plus 1.5 hours of reading in advance as preparation.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The Racial Slavery in the Americas curriculum unit is a best fit for World History and U.S. History courses. In addition, many of the lessons and videos can also be used in most current issues or government classrooms. Educators who teach these kinds of courses are encouraged to attend.
WORKSHOP LEADER
Mimi Stephens
Choices Director of Sales and Professional Development
Mimi is the Director of Professional Development for the Choices Program. Prior to joining the Choices Program in 2011, Mimi worked at Clark University where she served as the Director of the Teacher Center for Global Studies supporting K12 social studies teachers throughout Massachusetts for more than 20 years. Mimi holds a Masters in International Development and Social Change from Clark University.