Reverend Says Freedom School Hit Hard by Foreclosures

“Freedom School is a summer program for underserved kids in San Francisco. The program started in Mississippi back in 1964 geared primarily toward African American kids during the civil right movement, but this year, the San Francisco program is having a hard time signing kids up…

Despite what it has to offer, the Freedom school has seen fewer kids this year. Rev. Allen blames it in part, on the economy. ‘People are moving. Foreclosures have affected us,’ he says. Many black families have moved to more affordable cities. Allen is still trying to encourage other kids and their families to join the program this summer and take advantage of what it has to offer.”

Link: ABC Article

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