Ten years ago, I was introduced to dynamic program that promoted literacy among African American children called Freedom School.  As a servant-leader intern, I was introduced to the works of Walter Dean Myers, Sharon Draper and Anthony Browder.  I had a truly life-changing experience where I connected both culture and education as I realized that I could make a difference in my community.  Ever since that summer of service, I have served in numerous capacities related to Freedom Schools and even presenting at the Samuel Dewitt Proctor Institute.  Nowadays, I still feel a burning desire to resurrect what we once had in San Diego with our Freedom School summers.  Check out Freedom School and Children's Defense Fund's other project at www.childrensdefense.org .  There's room in the movement.

Rev. Bruce T. Jackson

Rev. Bruce with Talib Kweli at  2007 CDF Freedom Schools National Training in Knoxville