REFERENCE
A brief article about Grammy Award-winning poet, writer, composer, and actress Maya Angelou.
A brief article about Jame Baldwin, including related resources.
Learn about Civil Rights leader James Meredith, who in 1961 was denied admission to the University of Mississippi…
Learn more about the life of track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.
Learn more about the life of Langston Hughes, American poet and central figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
An article about writer Richard Wright.
The study of Black history was not begun until the Twentieth Century. This article explains why and gives information…
The amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
ACTIVITIES
The first African-American regiment ever commissioned in the United Stated is commemorated with this fountain in New…
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Learn all about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with our top 10 favorite resources, printables, and activities. Your…
WORKSHEETS
Challenge your children with a crossword puzzle that covers scientists from the colonial era to present day.
Assign an art project that introduces African masks and celebrates diversity.
Students will enjoy learning about famous black figures from the past while they color. Included in this slideshow of…
Promote thoughtful discussion on race, language, civil rights, and diversity with this printable discussion guide for…
Sharpen logic and learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. with this activity. This is a great printable to use around…
Celebrate Black History Month with these activities about famous African-Americans and the history of the holiday.…
This activity packet for elementary classrooms will help your students celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black…
BOOK GUIDES
Use the resources in this literature guide to I Have Heard of a Land (by Joyce Carol Thomas and Floyd Cooper) to develop…
TEACHING RESOURCE
A list of the passengers on the Mayflower and a brief history of the sail.
Assign one of 10 journal topics for students on the subject of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This printable provides a…
Students create a pledge for peace in honor of International Peace Day, observed annually on September 21. The theme for…
Create a mini-book about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Use this printable activity around Dr. King's birthday (January) or…
Explore African-American history from slavery through the civil rights movement, with the pre-reading activities,…