
![]() 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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