11th Grade African-American History Reference Resources
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Up Close: W.E.B. Dubois Discussion Guide
Study the life and work of civil rights leader W.E.B. Dubois with your students. Use the questions in this guide for Up…Subjects:Civil RightsAfrican-American HistoryAfrican Americans -
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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…Subjects:U.S. Supreme CourtAfrican-American HistoryBlacks -
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Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Chisholm emerged as an important politician during the 1970s, serving as the nation's first African-American…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryPolitical Figures -
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Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix was an astonishing musical innovator, whose style has yet to be defined.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryMusicians -
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Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is an important public figure in America, having overcome adversity to become a global icon.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEntertainers -
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Black Hockey Players in the NHL
An article discussing the history of African-Americans in the NHL.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAthletes -
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Mason and Dixon's Line
An article explaining Mason and Dixon's Line.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Amendments to the Constitution of the United States
The amendments to the U.S. Constitution.Subjects:Banned Books and CensorshipSocial Studies and HistoryU.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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAthletes -
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The Harlem Renaissance
An article outlining the Harlem Renaissance and its major players.Subjects:LiteratureTeaching The Great GatsbyU.S. States -
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An Overview of Kwanzaa
An article defining and explaining Kwanzaa, the African-American holiday of culture.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCulture 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…Subjects:VocabularyBlacksAfrican Americans -
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Timeline of Affirmative Action Milestones
This article chronologically outlines court cases concerning affirmative action in the United States.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryLaw -
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Harry Truman's Executive Order: 9981
Read Truman's Executive order, which ended segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryHistoric 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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response
The text of Eisenhower's speech concerning desegregation in Little Rock, Arkansas.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryHistoric 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.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryHistoric Speeches and Addresses -
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Marian Wright Edelman
Learn more about Marian Wright Edelman, social activist and founder of the Children's Defense Fund.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryVolunteer Work and Charities -
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Gordon Parks
A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington
Learn more about the life of American Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and orchestra leader, Duke Ellington.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryMusicians -
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Medgar Evers
Learn about the life of civil rights activist Medgar Evers, who organized the first economic boycott of businesses that…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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Ella Fitzgerald
Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest singers in jazz history.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryMusicians -
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Alvin Ailey
A brief biography of modern dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryDance and Ballet -
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Arthur Ashe
Read this brief biography of tennis professional, author, and activist Arthur Ashe.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAthletes
