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    Lewis Temple

    Lewis Temple, a man of color, invented the toggle harpoon in 1848. This device increased the efficiency of the whaling…

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    African-American Film Pioneers

    African-American filmmakers pushed the envelope by using their movies as a social and political commentary on American…

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    African-American History
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    Louis Armstrong

    Louis Armstrong's talent as a trumpeter shaped the world of jazz.

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    Robert Johnson

    Robert Johnson was a talented guitarist, whose music laid the groundwork for Delta blues.

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    African-American History
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    Ella Fitzgerald

    Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most acclaimed artists in the history of jazz.

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  • Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide

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    Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide

    Examine the life and work of Thurgood Marshall—a lawyer and U.S. Supreme Court Justice—with your students. Use the…

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    U.S. Supreme Court
    African-American History
    Blacks
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    Hattie McDaniel Biography

    Learn about Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award.

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    African-American History
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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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    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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    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
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    Haiti

    Read this country profile to learn about Haiti's history, government, geography and economy. It includes information…

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    World History
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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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    Condoleezza Rice

    Learn about the life of Condoleezza Rice, who served as U.S. Secretary of State from 2005-2009.

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    Assassinations and Attempts in U.S. Since 1865

    A list of assassinations and attempts in U.S. since 1865.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    U.S. Historical Documents
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    Emancipation Proclamation

    The text of the Emancipation Proclamation.

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    Social Studies and History
    U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)
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    Black Hockey Players in the NHL

    An article discussing the history of African-Americans in the NHL.

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    African-American History
    Athletes
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    Mason and Dixon's Line

    An article explaining Mason and Dixon's Line.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    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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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Culture and Diversity
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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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    African-American History
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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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    African-American History
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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
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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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