The ABCs of Anti-Slavery in 1846 & Teaching Actual Truth to Children Today

What if when you learned your ABCs, you also learned why slavery was horrible? The Anti-Slavery Alphabet did just that and was published in 1846. In this episode, I discuss what else was happening in America around this time (because, as I always say, history is not isolated) and I read the entire alphabet and what each letter stood for. I also talk about issues with children's books, textbooks, and curriculum that sugarcoat and don't tell the truth about history, and why educating children about slavery today is crucial for a firm foundation of not just our country, but the world we live in.

Mentioned in the episode:

"The Anti-Slavery Alphabet: Teaching Slavery's Evils in 1846" - from my Sincerely, Lettie blog!
"When Are Children Old Enough to Learn About Slavery" - Washington Post article
"Slavery, Resistance, and Reparations" - Social Justice Books (WONDERFUL source!! Elementary books all the way to adult!)

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