She was born into slavery in 1848. At age 7, she was allowed to live with her free grandma, Grandma Dolly. Her grandma did not know how to read and write, but she saw the value in both. She encouraged Susie to learn.
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She was born into slavery in 1848. At age 7, she was allowed to live with her free grandma, Grandma Dolly. Her grandma did not know how to read and write, but she saw the value in both. She encouraged Susie to learn.
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Time for action this month.
We're going to do that by funding classrooms that are specifically seeking out Black history books. These classrooms are those that are in historically underfunded communities.
These asks are from teachers whose students benefit directly.
Time for action this month.
We're going to do that by funding classrooms that are specifically seeking out Black history books. These classrooms are those that are in historically underfunded communities.
These asks are from teachers whose students benefit directly.