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“I am one dedicated person working for freedom”: Septima P. Clark’s Contributions to Social Justice Adult Education at Highlander Folk School

Author

• • Lisa M. Baumgartner
  • Northern Illinois University

Abstract

This paper unearths Septima P. Clark’s contributions to adult education efforts at Highlander Folk School. Autobiographical texts and archival holdings were analyzed through a critical, feminist lens to determine her contributions. In addition, the adult education strategies she utilized in her work were examined using a Freireian framework.

Keywords: Septima P. Clark, social justice, Highlander Folk School

How to Cite: Baumgartner, L. M. (2006) ““I am one dedicated person working for freedom”: Septima P. Clark’s Contributions to Social Justice Adult Education at Highlander Folk School”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2006).