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    Frederick Douglass

    A brief article about abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

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    Gwendolyn Brooks

    A brief article about Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks.

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    Billy Strayhorn Interview

    Billy Strayhorn, jazz composer, in an interview with Stanley Dance.

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  • The Fight Against Lynching

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    The Fight Against Lynching

    Ask students to research the effort to end lynching in the early twentieth century. Then, complete the questions found…

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    Kwanzaa Symbols & Celebration

    Reference an article that outlines the symbols of Kwanzaa and celebrations for each day. This information is useful…

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    Timeline of Affirmative Action Milestones

    This article chronologically outlines court cases concerning affirmative action in the United States.

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    Booker T. Washington's Atlanta Compromise Speech

    The full text of Booker T. Washington's speech about civil rights.

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    Gordon Parks

    A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.

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    Medgar Evers

    Learn about the life of civil rights activist Medgar Evers, who organized the first economic boycott of businesses that…

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    Maya Angelou

    A brief article about Grammy Award-winning poet, writer, composer, and actress Maya Angelou.

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    Suffrage and Women's Rights
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    James Baldwin

    A brief article about Jame Baldwin, including related resources.

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    James Meredith

    Learn about Civil Rights leader James Meredith, who in 1961 was denied admission to the University of Mississippi…

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    Toni Morrison

    Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.

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    Langston Hughes

    Learn more about the life of Langston Hughes, American poet and central figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

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    Richard Wright

    An article about writer Richard Wright.

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    The Study & Celebration of Black History

    The study of Black history was not begun until the Twentieth Century. This article explains why and gives information…

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    Amendments to the Constitution of the United States

    The amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

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    U.S. Constitutional History
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  • ASSESSMENT

    Exhibit Scoring Guide

    Rubric for use with the Visualizing Jazz Scenes lesson.

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    The Harlem Renaissance

    An article outlining the Harlem Renaissance and its major players.

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    Teaching The Great Gatsby
    U.S. States
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  • BOOK GUIDES

    The Women of Brewster Place and The Men of Brewster Place

    Use a teaching guide that includes background information about the two novels, The Women of Brewster Place and The Men…

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    Top Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities

    Learn all about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with our top 10 favorite resources, printables, and activities. Your…

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    Coretta Scott King Award Winners

    A list of Coretta Scott King Award winners; the award is given by the American Library Association to authors and…

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  • A Wreath for Emmett Till Teacher's Guide

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    A Wreath for Emmett Till Teacher's Guide

    Preparation assignments, group discussion questions about lynching and civil rights, and many other resources are…

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  • Up Close: Ella Fitzgerald Discussion Guide

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    Up Close: Ella Fitzgerald Discussion Guide

    Encourage reading comprehension, critical thinking, and thought-provoking classroom conversation with the questions in…

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