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This Unsung Voices: Black Women and Their Role in Women's Suffrage lesson plan also includes:
Reclaim perspectives often left out of the narrative about the suffrage movement with an activity that lifts up the voices of African American women. Using primary sources and biographical details of Fannie Barrier Williams' life, young historians consider why black women have been left out of the traditional suffrage narrative. When individuals are finished, they create a museum to remember other forgotten heroes of the suffrage movement.
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african american history, african americans, famous african americans, famous women, women's history month, women's movements, women's suffrage, women's rights, women's history, primary source analysis, primary sources, secondary source analysis, secondary sources, suffragists, the suffrage movement, suffrage
Instructional Ideas
- Create a museum of lesser-known African American women who played key roles in the women's suffrage movement
- Use included primary sources and discussion questions to explore the influence of black women on the suffrage movement
Classroom Considerations
- Learners need some background on the suffrage movement
Pros
- Activities shed a light on forgotten history
- Museum project integrates research and primary source analysis to strengthen skills
Cons
- None