by Richard Allen 1794

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "To Those Who Keep Slaves, and Approve the Practice" by Richard Allen.

In this essay, prominent African-American scholar and minister Richard Allen meditates on the inhumanity of slavery.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Prejudice & Discrimination as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How has America changed over time?" and "What are the effects of prejudice?"

Ways to support your child: