MG Burton

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

#ForebearerFridays On Sept. 11, 1999, Serena Williams, age 17, wins the U.S. Open, her first major tennis championship. She has who won more Grand Slam singles titles (23) than any other woman or man in open era. #Greatness #BlackGirlMagic #NashFreeSchools #ourbrightfuture

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

#ForebearerFridays On Sept. 1, 1993, Condoleezza Rice became the youngest and first Black person named provost at Standford University. She later served as U.S. Secretary of State under President George W. Bush. #BlackGirlMagic #NashFreeSchools #forourchildren #ourbrightfuture

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

#ForebearerFridays On Aug. 28, 1833, enslavement of Black people was abolished in England, starting the movement to end slavery in the US. Learn about this and important Black History events in the film "Aug 28" by Ava Durvernay. #NashFreeSchools #forourchildren #greatness

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

#ForebearerFridays This week in 1989, South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, defied racial segregation laws by walking on a South African beach. #BlackLivesMatter #goodtrouble #ourheritage #NashFreeSchools #forourchildren

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

#ForebearerFridays On Aug. 15, 1938, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters of California, is born. The first woman and first African-American to chair the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, she co-founded the Black Women’s Forum in Los Angeles. #NashFreeSchools #forourchildren #Greatness

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

#ForebearerFridays On Aug. 7, 1904, Ralph Bunche, a political scientist who worked for the United Nations, was born in Detroit. He was the first African American to win the Nobel Prize (in 1950). #Greatness #ourbrightlegacy #AmericanHeroes #NashFreeSchools

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

Thanks to our outstanding 2020 Junior Intern Bernard Simmons for telling his story and speaking his truth. We are great at Nashville Freedom Schools! #nashfreeschools #hollerscholars #greatness #CDFFreedomSchools

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

Our 10 Junior Interns for summer 2020 were stellar, exploring racial injustice, career and college readiness, life skill-building (i.e., how to make a personal budget). Thanks to Dr. Shameka Cathey for her leadership. Learn more about our internships, https://t.co/zuAUDOacjS.

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

Friends of #NashFreeSchools, if you operate a minority-owned business in the Nashville area, let #MayorJohnCooper know how COVID-19 has affected you. Your wellbeing affects our community and our Freedom School families. Take this survey, https://t.co/5SqsSYOhZv

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

A scammer on Instagram opened an account in the name of Garlinda Burton, director of Nashville Freedom Schools with her photo, and is soliciting funds. Ms. Burton does NOT have a persona Instagram. Please report and block this person! Donate SAFELY at https://t.co/Pl0kfa1yVz.

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

Scholars and junior interns of 2020 #NashFreeSchools, pick up ONE complimentary bag of school supplies, Friday, July 24, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Watson Grove Baptist Church, 1415 Horton Ave., and Gordon Memorial Methodist Church, 2334 Herman Ave. Supplies limited. Call [phone].

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

Parents, on July 24 (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) we are giving bags of schools supplies and snacks to #NashFreeSchool scholars. First come, first serve. Meet us in the parking lots of either Watson Grove Church or Gordon Memorial Church. Please wear masks. For K-12. Call 615-497-1398.

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

For our July 24 closing, #NashFreeSchools will give bags of school supplies and snacks to any 2020 REGISTERED scholar. The give-away will be 5-7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Church, North Nashville and Watson Grove Baptist Church, South Nashville. Scholars must be present. Stay tuned!

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

Get inspired to vote. Read "Lillian's Right to Vote," a good book for the whole family. Voting rights is the theme of our national Day of Social Action at #NashFreeSchools and all #CDFFreedomSchools. Register and vote! Learn how here: https://t.co/rovgTe0rlG #NashFreeSchools #BLM

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

Discouraged about the political landscape? We can't afford to opt out. Our children's lives are at stake. Learn and vote in school board and other elections. Be the change for the better on behalf of children of color. Resources https://t.co/TVtn748Ih3 #NashFreeSchools #BLM

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

Children can't vote in political elections, but children have a HUGE stake in the decisions we make about education, healthcare, police-community relationship, addressing poverty, caring for families. Make sure you use your voice and vote for them https://t.co/HtIBaRv9mJ

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

Rapper #NipseyHussle borrowed his nickname from this actor, who starred with Michael Jackson and Diana Ross in "The Wiz." Learn about both Nipseys during our celebration of African-American heroes weekdays at 10 a.m. at https://t.co/NKqXDV8Kiu. For K-12 #NashFreeSchools #read

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

Our 2020 Rock the Freedom School online includes interactive music classes with Deron Bell, an Ohio educator who has played with greats Kirk Whalum and Howard Hewitt. Join us daily through July 24 for literacy, music, Black History and more. https://t.co/bF7NZrzThF

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

We're halfway through! Join our weekday #NashFreeSchools' 2020 Virtual Experience—reading, writing, crafts, music, Black history and social justice—on Facebook Live! for scholars K-12. Register to learn and win prizes, (#SlimandHusky gift cards) at https://t.co/VDoAsemgoL.

[MG Burton @NashFreeSchools]

Can you make a snake from paper rolls and paint? Watch Miz Garlinda do her silly family crafts at "Rock the Freedom School Virtual Experience, weekdays at 10 a.m. CDT, on Facebook Live! Got a craft idea to share with K-12 scholars? https://t.co/YckeHYMHHr #NashFreeSchools