WORKSHEETS
Preparation assignments, group discussion questions about lynching and civil rights, and many other resources are…
TEACHING RESOURCE
African-Americans made particularly important entrepreneurial contributions – often on a national or international…
Learn about organizations and campaigns that help African-American business people network and develop their skills.
This timeline outlines milestones in Canada's black history. Dates include the suffrage of both black men and women, the…
African-Americans often found it difficult to secure credit for new businesses, but despite this, many triumphed in…
African-American soldiers played an important role in World War II.
REFERENCE
African-Americans played a very important role the Civil War, as this article describes. Help your students better…
During the 20th century, African-American playwrights began gaining recognition and acclaim.
African slaves brought a tradition of oral narratives to the U.S., a tradition that persisted after the abolition of…
Ralph Bunche served brilliantly as a professor and diplomat, and made many significant global contributions.
Malcolm X was a contrast to Dr. King, because he took a very different approach to the civil rights movement.
Harriet Tubman's heroic rescue effort brought slaves to freedom.
Shirley Chisholm emerged as an important politician during the 1970s, serving as the nation's first African-American…
Oprah Winfrey is an important public figure in America, having overcome adversity to become a global icon.
Learn more about the life of American Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and orchestra leader, Duke Ellington.
A brief biographical article about Jackie Robinson, the man who broke baseball's color barrier.
LESSON PLANS
Black History Month is not just a great opportunity to teach students about the important figures from history who have…
Join the effort to move the U.S. toward full equality, by developing a supportive, open-minded community that celebrates…
African-American slaves were prohibited from serving in the military during the Revolutionary War.
A look back on the advances and challenges for African-Americans.
Numerous black voters claimed their votes were excluded in the 2000 Presidential election.
Over many years, African-Americans organized and attempted to overcome racism.
White terrorist groups caused African-Americans to live in fear of violence.
The electoral reforms after the Civil War undid much of President Lincoln's progress with regard to race relations in…
