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    Ida B. Wells

    A brief article about Ida B. Wells.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Journalists
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    Rosa Parks

    A brief article about civil rights activist Rosa Parks.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    African Americans
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    Colin Powell

    A brief article about former Secretary of State Colin Powell.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Political Figures
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    Toni Morrison

    Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.

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    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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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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    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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    Carter Woodson

    Article about Carter Woodson, the "father of Black History Month."

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    African Americans
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    Andrew Young

    A brief article about Andrew Young.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Political Figures
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    Malcolm X Biography

    A brief article about Malcolm X.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    African Americans
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    Richard Wright

    An article about writer Richard Wright.

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    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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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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    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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    Amendments to the Constitution of the United States

    The amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

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    Banned Books and Censorship
    Social Studies and History
    U.S. Constitutional History
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    State Pier -- New Bedford, Massachusetts

    The site of a booming whaling industry in the 1800s and a place where many slaves first set foot on free soil.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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    Wilma Rudolph, Olympic Athlete

    Read a brief history of Wilma Rudolph, aka La Gazella, who was an African American track star and three-time gold…

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    African-American History
    Athletes
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    Nathan and Polly Johnson

    Nathan and Polly Johnson helped many slaves find their way to freedom in the 1800s -- including Frederick Douglass.

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    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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    Friends Meetinghouse

    The Friends Meetinghouse in New Bedford, Massachusetts was the site of abolitionist activity in the 1800s. View pictures…

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    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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    The Harlem Renaissance

    An article outlining the Harlem Renaissance and its major players.

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    Literature
    Teaching The Great Gatsby
    U.S. States
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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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    Civil Rights
    African-American History
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    Virtual Field Trip of Underground Railroad in New Bedford, MA

    Live far away from Massachusetts or lack school funds to take a field trip? Take your class on a virtual field trip of…

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    Social Studies and History
    U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)
    African-American History
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  • General Colin Powell Themed Packet

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    Celebrating a Veteran: General Colin Powell

    Around Veterans Day, teach students about one of the most decorated and celebrated military generals who also overcame…

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    Reading Comprehension
    Language Arts and Writing
    Social Studies and History
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  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities Packet for Middle School Students

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    Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities Packet for Middle School Students

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

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    Language Arts and Writing
    Civil Rights
    African-American History
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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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    Literature
    Poetry
    Nonfiction Literature
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  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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    Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Teach children about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with these activities. This printable makes a great activity around Dr.…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
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  • Abolition of Slavery in the UK

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    Abolition of Slavery in the UK

    Pupils will place events from the abolitionist movement in the UK in chronological order. A great activity for Black…

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    Social Studies and History
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Civil Rights
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  • Milestones in the Black History of Canada

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    Milestones in the Black History of Canada

    This timeline outlines milestones in Canada's black history. Dates include the suffrage of both black men and women, the…

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    Social Studies and History
    Canadian History
    Canadian Black History
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