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12 notable African Americans.
12 notable African Americans.
20 of the best African–American titles hand–picked by Scholastic's reading experts
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 The Underground Railroad: Escape From Slavery
Join enslaved African Americans on their dangerous journey towards freedom in this immersive multimedia activity, and meet historic figures such as Harriet Tubman. |
Dear America Discussion Guide: A Picture of Freedom
Read excerpts from the fictional diary of a Virginia slave girl in 1859. 
Our America: Civil War
First-person narratives shed light on African Americans' experiences during the conflict. 
Classroom Play: Back To Africa, Marcus Garvey
Re-enact this story of the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. |
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 Dream in Color Unit Plan
Celebrate the great tapestry of African American heritage through projects that immerse students in the culture and inspire them with true stories.
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History of Jazz
Grammy-Award winning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis hosts a musical tour with audio clips and research. 
Slideshow: Dizzy by Jonah Winter
Bop through the life of Dizzy Gillespie as you view illustrations from the biographical picture book. 
Video Interview: Christopher Paul Curtis
Meet the author of The Watsons Go To Birmingham — 1963, Elijah of Buxton, and other novels. |
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 Commemorate the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Photos, audio, and historic articles provide insight into the life of a leader who continues to inspire the world. |
My Story: Rosa Parks
Follow Rosa experience from the Montgomery Bus Boycott through the Civil Rights Movement. 
50 Years Ago in Little Rock
Pictures and personal stories commemorate the 50th anniversary of school desegregation. 
Research Starters: Civil Rights
From Jim Crow Laws to the Civil Rights Act, articles, images, and additional resources offer a launch pad for student research projects and papers. |
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 Melba Pattillo: Integrating Central High
Meet one of the brave teenagers whose historic attempt to attend an all-white school led to greater freedom for all. |
Video Interview: Sharon Robinson
Find out how Jackie Robinson’s daughter got her start as a writer. 
Top 10 African-American Inventors
Meet famous and little-known innovators whose genius and determination have impacted everyday life. 
Jackie Robinson: Athlete and Hero
Honoring Jackie Robinson’s breaking of the color barrier in baseball in 1947, lessons and an essay contest provide connections to Language Arts, Social Studies, and Math standards. |
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