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Two hundred years ago, as books became available to the masses, there was a major drive for literacy and churches and faith-based institutions were the major force behind that drive. Even the term "Sunday School" originally referred to literacy classes that were taught by Christians using the Bible, and only more recently has the term been more applied to classes focused only on religious teaching. The first Sunday School was established at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in 1780 by Robert Raikes in his home to teach street children in London how to read.

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Changing Youth Behavior - One Day at a Time (Camille Britton 06-07)

Illustrates how developing a positive self-image and cultural identity can help improve youth behavior.

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An Anthem for a Movement

Submitted by an UrbanMinistry Blogger on Sun, 01/18/2009 - 14:45

On Martin Luther King Day, we remember not only the reverend doctor who spoke out against injustice and inequity; we celebrate the civil rights movement itself. Its success depended on the hard work of those like Dr. King, but it utilized powerful symbols to bring unity and energy to the cause. The hymn “We Shall Overcome” served as an unofficial rallying cry to the civil rights movement.

“We Shall Overcome” served the civil rights movement so well for a number of reasons. There are probably many more, but I have identified the following:

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Changing Youth Behavior - One Day at a Time (Camille Britton 06-07)

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An Anthem for a Movement

Submitted by an UrbanMinistry Blogger on Sun, 01/18/2009 - 14:45

“We Shall Overcome” served the civil rights movement so well for a number of reasons. There are probably many more, but I have identified the following:

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