DC | Freedom to Learn Rally
ABOUT FREEDOM TO LEARN
The Freedom to Learn Day of Action is a kick-off event designed to mobilize a sustainable, grassroots network in defense of truthful, inclusive education by: Leveraging Advanced Placement (AP) exam period to protest the College Board’s decision to water down its AP African American Studies curriculum; Demonstrating that Black authors, ideas and frameworks are in demand by students nationwide looking to understand contemporary Black movements and our current political moment; Showcasing that this growing coalition of civil rights leaders, students, educators and parents are energized by attacks on freedom to learn and strong in numbers, standing ready to advocate for the truth and inclusive ideas beyond just the College Board as the national discourse turns toward 2024 presidential cycle.
ABOUT THE FREEDOM TO LEARN NETWORK
The Freedom to Learn Network includes the African American Policy Forum, The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Legal Defense Fund, Leadership Conference for Civil and Human Rights, NAACP, National Action Network, National Coalition for Black Civic Participation, National Council of Negro Women, the National Urban League, National Black Justice Coalition, the National Pan Hellenic Council (aka, the “Divine Nine” Black fraternities and sororities), National Women’s Studies Association, Transformative Justice Coalition, Black Voters Matter, Dream Defenders, GLSEN, Movement for Black Lives, Zinn Education Project, Children’s Defense Fund, People for the American Way, Moms Rising, Red, Wine & Blue, American Federation of Teachers, and National Education Association and many others.
ABOUT DC MAY 3RD EVENT ACTIVATION/S
Freedom to Learn | DC Rally (9:00-11:00 AM)
9:00 am – Convene at 19th and Connecticut Ave. NW (at the DuPont Metro Station SOUTH, 1351 19th St. NW), Washington, DC 20036
9:45 am – Depart for Rally, Walk to College Board (0.3 mi),
10:00 am – Rally begins
10:45 am – Rally ends; Transition on your own to Freedom to Learn Reception (transportation not provided)