REFERENCE
Sojourner Truth -- American suffrage leader.
An article defining and explaining Kwanzaa, the African-American holiday of culture.
Explore this timeline of famous firsts in aviation, from the first balloon flight to the first black pilot to fly solo…
WORKSHEETS
Children can read about the inventor Jan E. Matzeliger, and then color in his picture.
Coloring book page with picture of Lewis Howard Latimer, African-American patent expert.
Coloring book page with picture of Dr. Maulana Karenga. He is the creator of Kwanzaa, the African-American holiday that…
Coloring book page with picture of Joseph Winters, African-American inventor.
Reference an article that outlines the symbols of Kwanzaa and celebrations for each day. This information is useful…
This article chronologically outlines court cases concerning affirmative action in the United States.
This is Lyndon B. Johnson's proclamation after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Use this reference when studying…
Read Truman's Executive order, which ended segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.
This brief biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. can be used with the Civil Rights Leader lesson plan or on its own to…
The text of Eisenhower's speech concerning desegregation in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The full text of Booker T. Washington's speech about civil rights.
The full text of Lincoln's speech denouncing the United States' division over slavery.
Each of these amendments broadened the number of citizens in the U.S. with the right to vote.
Article about prominent African American W.E.B. DuBois, including related Web sites, and a bibliography.
Learn more about Marian Wright Edelman, social activist and founder of the Children's Defense Fund.
A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.
Learn about the life of civil rights activist Medgar Evers, who organized the first economic boycott of businesses that…
Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest singers in jazz history.
A brief biography of modern dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey.
Read this brief biography of tennis professional, author, and activist Arthur Ashe.
Learn about the life of tennis great Althea Gibson.
