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    Maya Angelou

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

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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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    Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympic Athlete

    Learn more about the life of track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

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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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  • ACTIVITIES

    54th Regiment Massachusetts Memorial

    The first African-American regiment ever commissioned in the United Stated is commemorated with this fountain in New…

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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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  • African-American Scientists Crossword

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    African-American Scientists Crossword

    Challenge your children with a crossword puzzle that covers scientists from the colonial era to present day.

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  • Large Masks

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    Large Masks

    Assign an art project that introduces African masks and celebrates diversity.

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    Coloring Book of African-Americans Slideshow

    Students will enjoy learning about famous black figures from the past while they color. Included in this slideshow of…

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  • Don't Say Ain't Discussion Guide

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    Don't Say Ain't Discussion Guide

    Promote thoughtful discussion on race, language, civil rights, and diversity with this printable discussion guide for…

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  • Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday

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    Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday

    Sharpen logic and learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. with this activity. This is a great printable to use around…

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  • Black History Month Activities

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    Black History Month Activities

    Celebrate Black History Month with these activities about famous African-Americans and the history of the holiday.…

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  • MLK Day Activities Packet

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    Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities Packet for Elementary Students

    This activity packet for elementary classrooms will help your students celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black…

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  • I Have Heard of a Land Teaching Guide

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    I Have Heard of a Land Teacher's Guide

    Use the resources in this literature guide to I Have Heard of a Land (by Joyce Carol Thomas and Floyd Cooper) to develop…

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    William Bradford's Mayflower Passenger List

    A list of the passengers on the Mayflower and a brief history of the sail.

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  • Daily Journal Topics: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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    Daily Journal Topics: Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Assign one of 10 journal topics for students on the subject of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This printable provides a…

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  • Peace Pledge

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    Peace Pledge

    Students create a pledge for peace in honor of International Peace Day, observed annually on September 21. The theme for…

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  • My Book About Martin Luther King, Jr.

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    My Book About Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Create a mini-book about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Use this printable activity around Dr. King's birthday (January) or…

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  • No More!, Free at Last! & Nobody Gonna Turn Me 'Round Teacher's Guide

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    No More!, Free at Last! & Nobody Gonna Turn Me 'Round Teacher's Guide

    Explore African-American history from slavery through the civil rights movement, with the pre-reading activities,…

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