This presentation is by a student from "Acting Up - Using Theater & Technology for Social Change," at DePaul’s School for New Learning’s Distance Education Program - Fall 2010. The instructor is Tom Tresser - see http://tomsclasses.wordpress.com.

1. CHicago Freedom School
Alternative, Nonprofit organization that focuses on fostering social justice
and addressing racial inequalities within the educational system

2. mission
a space where young people and adult allies can can study the work of
past movements , deepen their understanding of current social
programs, build coalitions and develop strategies for change. we
support new generations of critical and independent thinking of young
people who use their unique experiences and power to create a just
world.

3. CFS Origins
Initiated during the civil rights movement
Help african americans social and political equality in the us
in mississippi the costs for educating a white student was $81.66 vs
$21.77 for a black student
ran and taught by volunteer college students working towards
empowerment

4. CFS Today
Founded in 2007 by concerned individuals within the minority
community
Develop and support for newer generations to encourage critical
thinking amongst the youth
Focuses on youth leadership, movement building and organizing and
education

5. As new director
taking cfs back to its roots by employing similar tactics that the original
freedom schools used in the 1960’s
focus on youth led movements - rallies, demonstrations and non-violent
protests
fundraising, researching, brainstorming, organizing, planning and
execution will be conducted with a student and staff collaborative effort
with more emphasis on the student -- freedom fellow

6. the goal
to bring up and address 5 major issues affecting our youths in the
minority and under-served communities
come up with possible solutions and execute a plan each semester or
quarter including the summer program
incorporate media outlets, letters to editors, press releases to garner
attention for the demonstrations

7. the goal
reach out to their peers by using social media websites to help promote
and recruit new members, freedom fellows and volunteers
believe in the passion, commitment, self-direction and confidence to use
these tools to become social activists in life
raise awareness
educate the uneducated