A Social, Economic and Political History of the Negro Leagues Era for Teachers of Social Studies and American History
Between the end of Reconstruction in the 1880s and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, the players, managers and owners of the Negro Leagues empowered and inspired the African-American community to resist Jim Crow. Through the lens of baseball, Before Jackie presents this less familiar history of the era's rich tradition of activism to engage students with stories of African Americans' creativity and courage. These stories will especially appeal to African-American students who too often feel that U.S. social studies and American history has little to do with them.
Annotated and illustrated throughout, it includes lesson plans that allow students to draw on a wide variety of resources and gives teachers valuable assistance in making social studies accessible, relevant and even fun for teaching at all grade levels.
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Foreword by Rev. Dr. William H. Greason who played for the Birmingham Black Baron and St. Louis Cardinal baseball teams.
About the Author:
Dr. Mary E. Corey is an associate professor of history and social studies education at The College at Brockport, State University of New York where she directs the program in social studies education. Her work combines scholarly interest and over 15 years of classroom experience teaching American History at the secondary and AP levels, with a personal love of baseball. She has been widely published in professional historical and education journals.
Mark Harnischfeger has taught in the Rochester (New York) City School District and several surrounding districts following a three-decade career in community mental health. He holds a Master's Degree in education from the SUNY College at Brockport, with certifications in Social Studies (5-12) and Inclusive Education (7-12).
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