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John Canoe (Jonkonnu) Costume, Jamaica (1838)

A color lithograph image of Afro-Caribbean dress, this picture adds depth to students’ understanding of the culture of enslaved people.

Isaac Mendes Belisario

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

December 14, 2017

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Advertisement by Clarissa Reed

This advertisement, published in the Southwestern Christian Advocate in 1883, was included in the "Lost Friends" section of the newspaper. Advertisements like this were published after emancipation by African Americans seeking their relatives. Families of enslaved people were often separated during enslavement. In this advertisement, Clarissa Reed seeks her relatives.

Clarissa Reed

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

September 4, 2018

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Letter to Ziba B. Oakes, February 26, 1855

Sumter inquires about an enslaved woman named Clarissa, whom Oakes had evidently “advertised” for sale as a “cook & washer.” Among his questions, Sumter inquires specifically whether Clarissa "has had children or miscarried."

F. Sumter

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

Economics

January 6, 2018

article

Issue 55, Spring 2017

What Learning About Slavery Can Teach Us About Ourselves

Understanding and Teaching American Slavery Book cover

We are a product of our history—even the history we don’t like to think about.

Topic

Slavery

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Nashville Convention Speech (1850)

In this excerpt, Robert Rhett addresses the consequences of southern states not seceding. In the speech he touches on the topics of emancipation, northern rule and westward expansion.

Robert Rhett

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

December 15, 2017

article

Issue 9, Spring 1996

A Mountain Legacy

Children of Appalachia gain pride in their heritage and history

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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"From the Family Bible of William White Griffin"

The list gives the names, birth mothers and dates of birth of 16 or 17 enslaved children. Included are dates of baptism for two of the children.

Unknown

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

December 15, 2017

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Informational

Letter from E.A. Edwards to Z.B. Oakes concerning the sale of Tom

This letter regarding the transfer of an enslaved person's belongings after sale includes a farewell note from the enslaved person's wife.

E.A. Edwards

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

August 17, 2018

article

Issue 23, Spring 2003

Open House

Memphis families remodel the concept of home schooling.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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Teresa L. Reed

Teresa L. Reed, Ph.D., (she/her) serves as the dean of the School of Music at the University of Louisville. The author of several books including The Holy Profane: Religion in Black Popular Music and The Jazz Life of Dr. Billy Taylor, Reed has lectured nationally and internationally on music theory and African American music. Her work has appeared in numerous publications including the Journal of Religious Thought, Popular Music and Society and the Black Music Research Journal. She was previously on the faculty at the University of Tulsa and during her 25-year tenure there served as director

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