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During Chicago Freedom School Summer Staff Orientation we talked about race, gender, class, sex, sexuality, religion, ethnicity, disability, ability, and almost every category with which people are labeled and oppressed.  The most contentious topic, ... full post »

During the summer of 1964, thirty Freedom Schools were established in towns throughout Mississippi to address racial inequalities in the educational system. Mississippi’s black schools were poorly funded, and teachers had t... full post »

Here at the Chicago Freedom School we just finished our week-long Summer Staff Orientation.  We went through lots of amazing trainings, and now we're super excited for the youth to join us on June 30th.  Here are some pics from the training...Ma... full post »

The Chicago Freedom School builds on the tradition of freedom schools by creating a space where youth can learn about the past, while developing tools to engage in community building and social change. Our guiding principles are as follows... full post »