TEACHING RESOURCE
African-American slaves were prohibited from serving in the military during the Revolutionary War.
African-Americans made particularly important entrepreneurial contributions – often on a national or international…
African-Americans often found it difficult to secure credit for new businesses, but despite this, many triumphed in…
Learn how Martin Luther King Day became a nationally observed holiday.
A look back on the advances and challenges for African-Americans.
Numerous black voters claimed their votes were excluded in the 2000 Presidential election.
The Rodney King incident exposed racism in the L.A. police department, and triggered five days of violent rioting.
Learn about the legislation that was passed to end segregation within the American public school system.
Over many years, African-Americans organized and attempted to overcome racism.
Even after the abolition of slavery, Jim Crow laws restricted the freedom of African-Americans.
White terrorist groups caused African-Americans to live in fear of violence.
The electoral reforms after the Civil War undid much of President Lincoln's progress with regard to race relations in…
African-American troops fought alongside white soldiers in the Civil War.
Read the story of the Amistad Rebellion onboard a slave ship.
Slavery was deeply woven into the Southern economy.
Slaves were not protected by the original version of the U.S. Constitution.
Learn about the horrendous conditions aboard the slave ships that carried Africans to America.
Learn how the African-American struggle for equality relates to the American Dream.
ACTIVITIES
Try putting a Star of David, Elijah's cup, or an Afikomen on this pillow to celebrate Passover.
Join the effort to move the U.S. toward full equality, by developing a supportive, open-minded community that celebrates…
Learn about the challenges faced by today's African-American community.
Learn about organizations and campaigns that help African-American business people network and develop their skills.
African-American soldiers played an important role in World War II.
REFERENCE
African-Americans played a very important role the Civil War, as this article describes. Help your students better…
