An elective text cover, "Ethnic Studies Lessons and Activities", 1973.
Though the demonstration ended in violence and tragedy, the meeting with Dr. Shedd effectively helped the students triumph and meet their goals. Dr. Shedd listened to the students’ grievances and helped them create black history electives.
Joint Statement of Mr. Dilworth and Dr. Shedd, November 17th, Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
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That meeting, which was terminated when violence broke out, had been a serious discussion and we believe headway was being made. We also feel very strongly that the dialogue begun around that table must be continued and expanded, and look for immediate opportunities to do so. There is no doubt in our minds that the students not only have a right to be hears, but that some of their concerns are quite legitimate" - Mr. Dilworth and Dr. Shedd, November 17th, 1967, Joint Statement of Mr. Dilworth and Dr. Shedd, Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. Dr. Shedd discussing the importance of working with the students after the walkout, "dilworth shedd2".
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The School District worked with students to create its own supplemental materials to teach the course as an elective:
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Over time, the number of black history electives increased and, in 2005, the School Board mandated that all students in Philadelphia must take black history in order to graduate high school.
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