African-American History Reference Resources
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!["I Have a Dream" Little Book]()
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"I Have a Dream" Little Book
This Little Book contains activities related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Influencing Others in Our World
Students will study the lives of individuals, such as Dr. Martin Luther King,…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
![Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide]()
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Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide
Use the children's book Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony &…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiterary BiographiesSuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Lesson
Present this lesson plan to teach students about when Dr. Martin Luther King,…SubjectsCivil RightsHuman RightsGovernment and Civics -
![Daily Journal Topics: Martin Luther King, Jr.]()
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Daily Journal Topics: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Assign one of 10 journal topics for students on the subject of Dr. Martin Luther…Subjects:Journaling Tips, Strategies & TopicsLetters, Journals and DiariesWriting -
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Black Biographies
Develop research and composition skills with this Black Biographies activity for…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
![Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope]()
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Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Study the life of Barack Obama with the resources in this literature guide to…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
![Up Close: W.E.B. Dubois Discussion Guide]()
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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.…Subjects:Civil RightsAfrican-American HistoryAfrican Americans -
![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…Subjects:U.S. Supreme CourtAfrican-American HistoryBlacks -
![Martin Luther King Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Printable]()
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Martin Luther King Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Printable
This printable consists of a newspaper article announcing the day that Dr.…Subjects:Award and Prize WinnersCivil RightsAfrican-American History -
![Charles Drew and the Study of Blood]()
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Charles Drew and the Study of Blood
Students learn about the accomplishments of a famous African American, Charles…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Famous Black Americans
Introduce students to and help them become familiar with well-known…Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureAfrican-American History -
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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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The Harlem Renaissance
An article outlining the Harlem Renaissance and its major players.Subjects:LiteratureTeaching The Great GatsbyU.S. States -
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Kwanzaa Symbols & Celebration
Reference an article that outlines the symbols of Kwanzaa and celebrations for…Subjects:VocabularyBlacksAfrican Americans -
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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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Maya Angelou
A brief article about Grammy Award-winning poet, writer, composer, and actress…Subjects:African-American HistorySuffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. History -
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James Baldwin
A brief article about Jame Baldwin, including related resources.Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Crispus Attucks
A brief article about Crispus Attucks, believed to be the first man killed in…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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James Meredith
Learn about Civil Rights leader James Meredith, who in 1961 was denied admission…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Toni Morrison
Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Langston Hughes
Learn more about the life of Langston Hughes, American poet and central figure…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Richard Wright
An article about writer Richard Wright.Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History
