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We Were Always Whole

By Dr. Nakeyau Patterson

Black Humanity, the Three-Fifths Clause, and What We Carry Today

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A fraction could change political power. It could never measure a person’s worth. Written for middle and high school readers, this book explains the Three-Fifths Clause and explores Black petitions for freedom, Reconstruction, schooling, and family memory. A timeline, glossary, discussion guidance, and source notes support thoughtful reading at home and in classrooms.

 

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Readers: Middle & High School Students, Families, Educators
Category: Black History
Formats: Paperback · Hardcover
Series: Black History and Human Dignity

 

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