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    Maya Angelou

    A brief article about Grammy Award-winning poet, writer, composer, and actress Maya Angelou.

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    James Baldwin

    A brief article about Jame Baldwin, including related resources.

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    James Meredith

    Learn about Civil Rights leader James Meredith, who in 1961 was denied admission to the University of Mississippi…

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    Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympic Athlete

    Learn more about the life of track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

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    Toni Morrison

    Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.

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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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    Richard Wright

    An article about writer Richard Wright.

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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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    President Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. Biography

    Born: Aug. 4, 1961 Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. made history in June 2008, when he became…

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    Negro League Baseball

    Learn about the Negro League from the late 1800's through the 1940's in the United States.

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    Booker T. Washington

    A brief article about Booker T. Washington.

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    Alice Walker

    A brief article about Alice Walker.

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    George Washington Carver

    A brief article about George Washington Carver.

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    Ralph Johnson Bunche

    A brief article about Ralph Johnson Bunche, the first African American to win a Nobel Prize.

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    Frederick Douglass

    A brief article about abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

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    Slavery in United States
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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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    Biographies of African-American Inventors

    Read about notable African-American inventors.

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    Elijah J. McCoy - Biography & Activities

    Learn about inventor Elijah J. McCoy through a biography, discussion questions, and extension activities for all ages.…

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  • Photo of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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    Photo of Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Discover an excellent picture of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that you can use when discussing the article Martin Luther…

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  • African-American Scientists Crossword

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    African-American Scientists Crossword

    Challenge your children with a crossword puzzle that covers scientists from the colonial era to present day.

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  • Large Masks

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    Large Masks

    Assign an art project that introduces African masks and celebrates diversity.

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  • Sarah Boone Coloring Page

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    Sarah Boone Coloring Page

    Sarah Boone patented the ironing board in 1892. In this printable, children read about this famous African-American…

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  • MLK Day Activities Packet

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    Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities Packet for Elementary Students

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

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  • Teaching About the Civil Rights Movement with Picture Books

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    Teaching About the Civil Rights Movement with Picture Books

    Use Granddaddy's Turn and Seeds of Freedom to teach students about the civil rights movement in the United States. These…

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    Teaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America
    Equality Struggles
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