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    Billy Strayhorn Interview

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

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    54th Regiment Memorial

    This memorial sits across from the Massachusetts state house, and honors the first all black regiment of Union soldiers.

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    Monuments and Landmarks
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    African-American Scientists

    Distribute a chart that lists many African-American scientist of note.

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    African-American History
    Scientists
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    Biographies of African-American Inventors

    Read about notable African-American inventors.

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    African-American History
    Inventions
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    Sojourner Truth

    Sojourner Truth -- American suffrage leader.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Suffrage and Women's Rights
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    Harriet Tubman Memorial

    These statues reside in Boston's South End. Harriet Tubman spoke in Boston area Meeting Houses before and after…

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    66 Phillips Street/86 Pinckney Street

    Both of these houses were occupied by abolitionists and African-American families in the 1800s.

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    Site of the Boston Massacre

    View the site of the Boston Massacre, where Crispus Attucks was the first man killed in the Revolutionary War.

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    Social Studies and History
    American Revolution (1775-1781)
    African-American History
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    An Overview of Kwanzaa

    An article defining and explaining Kwanzaa, the African-American holiday of culture.

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    African-American History
    Culture and Diversity
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    Famous Firsts in Aviation

    Explore this timeline of famous firsts in aviation, from the first balloon flight to the first black pilot to fly solo…

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    African-American History
    Aviation & Flight
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  • Jan E. Matzeliger

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    Jan E. Matzeliger

    Children can read about the inventor Jan E. Matzeliger, and then color in his picture.

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    African-American History
    Inventions
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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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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Equality Struggles
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  • Lewis Howard Latimer Coloring Page

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    Lewis Howard Latimer Coloring Page

    Coloring book page with picture of Lewis Howard Latimer, African-American patent expert.

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    African-American History
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  • Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa Creator (Coloring Page)

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    Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa Creator (Coloring Page)

    Coloring book page with picture of Dr. Maulana Karenga. He is the creator of Kwanzaa, the African-American holiday that…

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  • Joseph Winters Coloring Page

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    Joseph Winters Coloring Page

    Coloring book page with picture of Joseph Winters, African-American inventor.

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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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    African Americans
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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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    African-American History
    Law
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    Death of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Proclamation

    This is Lyndon B. Johnson's proclamation after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Use this reference when studying…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Historic Speeches and Addresses
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    Harry Truman's Executive Order: 9981

    Read Truman's Executive order, which ended segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Historic Speeches and Addresses
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    Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life

    This brief biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. can be used with the Civil Rights Leader lesson plan or on its own to…

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    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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    Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response

    The text of Eisenhower's speech concerning desegregation in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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    African-American History
    Historic Speeches and Addresses
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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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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Historic Speeches and Addresses
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    William Edward Burghardt DuBois

    Article about prominent African American W.E.B. DuBois, including related Web sites, and a bibliography.

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    African-American History
    African Americans
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    Marian Wright Edelman

    Learn more about Marian Wright Edelman, social activist and founder of the Children's Defense Fund.

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    African-American History
    Volunteer Work and Charities
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