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Unsung Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Examine the impact of Ella Baker, Fannie Lou Hamer, Constance Baker Motley, and other women whose contributions to the Civil Rights Movement have not always been recognized.

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Single Session

Our single professional learning sessions are designed to easily fit into your day. Typically one hour or less, these sessions explore timely and relevant topics including teaching strategies, current events, and more.

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This professional learning event will be led by Facing History staff. When you register, you will receive instructions for how to attend the event.

Social Studies
Democracy & Civic Engagement Human & Civil Rights

Join us in examining the impact of Ella Baker, Fannie Lou Hamer, Constance Baker Motley, and other women whose contributions to the Civil Rights Movement have not always been recognized. Explore Facing History & Ourselves's resources, teaching strategies, and tools to help your students look at key moments in the struggle for democracy and human rights in United States history.

We are grateful to The Hammer Family for supporting the development of our on-demand learning and teaching resources.

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