“Until the killing of black men,
Black mothers’ sons
Is as important as the killing of white men,
White mothers’ sons
We who believe in freedom cannot rest…”
The words of civil rights leader, Ella Baker as set to song (Ella’s Song) by Sweet Honey in the Rock.
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ReneeMoore
Chair of the English & Humanities Department at Mississippi Delta Community College, Renee has taught for 29 years. She is a National Board Certified Teacher, a former Mississippi Teacher of the Year, a blogger [TeachMoore], an author, and a member of the Board of Directors for Center for Teaching Quality.
Renee tweets @TeachMoore.
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