Harriet's Daughter by NourbeSe Philip
A Teacher's Guide

Harriet's Heroes and Controversy

 

• High School Students Assignment: What is YOUR criteria for a freedom fighter? Harriet disagreed with her father about Bob Marley. Mata Hari was killed by firing squad accused on being a spy. Angela Davis was wanted by the FBI, yet they are all Harriet's Heroes. Research the controversy surrounding Harriet's Heroes. Provide a case for the designation of each of these people as Freedom Fighters or not. Tell us about the social events of the time and the circumstances these people found themselves in that brought them to the notice of the world.