Celebrating Black History All Year Round

Black History Month honors the struggles and celebrates the victories and contributions of Black men and women throughout U.S. history. During the month, we retell the often-forgotten stories, unearth challenges, and highlight inequities often dismissed.

We believe that not only should we continue to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans, but we should also continue to teach them to our children year-round. Our Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools® program is one of many ways to create opportunities for our community to be empowered and inspired by the legacy of Black Heroes and everyday women and men who make a difference. Our CDF Freedom School summer reading program provides K-12 scholars with rich, culturally relevant pedagogy and high-quality books that deepen their understanding of themselves and their cultural heritage.

Our CDF Freedom School program further empowers scholars to believe in their ability and responsibility to make a difference while instilling a love of reading that helps them avoid summer learning loss.

We look forward to celebrating the month ahead and beyond.