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Celebrating the African-American Entrepreneurial Spirit

Learn about organizations and campaigns that help African-American business people network and develop their skills.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Business

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Celebrating Martin Luther King Day

Learn how Martin Luther King Day became a nationally observed holiday.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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ACTIVITIES

Follow the Drinking Gourd Song

Teach students a song that was sung by slaves making their escape to Canada in the 1800's.

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Social Studies and History

U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

African-American History

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Character Education: George Washington Carver

Use this lesson to discuss the life of George Washington Carver and ask students to explain why he is an example of a…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Scientists

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Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington

Learn more about the life of American Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and orchestra leader, Duke Ellington.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Musicians

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Jackie Robinson Mini-Biography

A brief biographical article about Jackie Robinson, the man who broke baseball's color barrier.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Athletes

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LESSON PLANS

Black Lives Matter E-Book: A Movement for Racial Justice

Black History Month is not just a great opportunity to teach students about the important figures from history who have…

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African-American History

Civil Rights

American History/U.S. History

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Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong's talent as a trumpeter shaped the world of jazz.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Musicians

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Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson was a talented guitarist, whose music laid the groundwork for Delta blues.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Musicians

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Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most acclaimed artists in the history of jazz.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Musicians

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African-American Business in Early America

African-Americans often found it difficult to secure credit for new businesses, but despite this, many triumphed in…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Business

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African-Americans in World War II

African-American soldiers played an important role in World War II.

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Social Studies and History

World War II (1939-1945)

African-American History

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African-Americans in the Civil War

African-Americans played a very important role the Civil War, as this article describes. Help your students better…

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Social Studies and History

U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

African-American History

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African-American Theater

During the 20th century, African-American playwrights began gaining recognition and acclaim.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Drama and Performing Arts

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Slave Narratives

African slaves brought a tradition of oral narratives to the U.S., a tradition that persisted after the abolition of…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

American History/U.S. History

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Ralph Bunche

Ralph Bunche served brilliantly as a professor and diplomat, and made many significant global contributions.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Ancient History

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Malcolm X

Malcolm X was a contrast to Dr. King, because he took a very different approach to the civil rights movement.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman's heroic rescue effort brought slaves to freedom.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Slavery in United States

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Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm emerged as an important politician during the 1970s, serving as the nation's first African-American…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Political Figures

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Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey is an important public figure in America, having overcome adversity to become a global icon.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Entertainers

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Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix was an astonishing musical innovator, whose style has yet to be defined.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Musicians

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Miles Davis

Miles Davis was known as the Picasso of jazz.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Musicians

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Duke Ellington

A great American composer, Ellington's big band music became wildly popular in the 1950s and 1960s.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Musicians

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VIDEOS

Slavery & The Civil War – Video & Activities

Examine the Emancipation Proclamation through this educational video and related activities. The video is paired with…

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Social Studies and History

U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

African-American History

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