Digital History
Digital History: Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall was one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement. In this biographical account, follow the steps of Marshall from his days as a law student at Howard Law School, to his victories as chief counsel for...
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Curated OER
National Park Service: Dr. King's Leadership and Character [Pdf]
This lesson plans looks at the leadership and character of Dr. King, and encourages students to draw connections to their lives. More lesson plans from the national parks service on civil rights and Dr. King can be found here:...
Scholastic
Scholastic History Mystery: Roaring '20S: Ossian Sweet
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery person, Ossian Sweet.
Great Idea Finder
Great Idea Finder: Lewis Howard Latimer
An extensive biography of the life of African-American inventor, Lewis Latimer. Find out about his primary claim to fame in the development of an incandescent light bulb, but be sure to read about his many patents, and his importance to...
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Gwendolyn Brooks, Poet [Pdf]
"Gwendolyn Brooks, Poet" is a one page, biographical passage about Gwendolyn Brooks, an African-American poet from Chicago. It is followed by an open-ended question which requires students to provide evidence from the story; it includes...
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. [Pdf]
"Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." is a one page, biographical passage about Martin Luther King, Jr. It is followed by an open-ended question which requires students to provide evidence from the story; it includes determining the author's...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Eyes on the Stars
On January 28, 1986, NASA Challenger mission STS-51-L ended in tragedy when the shuttle exploded 73 seconds after takeoff. On board was physicist Ronald E. McNair, who was the second African American to enter space. But first, he was a...
Other
Bowdoin College: Arctic Museum: Biographies: Matthew Henson
Biographical information about Matthew Henson, an African American explorer who was with Robert Peary's team, in 1909, when he reached the North Pole.
Other
Mississippi Writers' Page: Ida B. Wells Barnett
The University of Mississippi offers a detailed biography of Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) the famous freedom fighter is offered at this site. It includes an extensive bibliography of her works, and works about her, as well as some...
Other
Abc: Abstraction
Alma Woodsey Thomas is the focus of this lesson plan that introduces students to abstract art. Students will come to understand how the art elements can be used to express emotion and communicate ideas without including objects in the...
Library of Congress
Loc: The Negro in the Wars of the Nation
African Americans have fought proudly for our country as far back as the Revolutionary War. Christian Fleetwood gives an account of the history of African-American soldiers in the Revolutionary War to the Civil War. He cites examples of...
Other
Business Week: Maggie Walker: A Rich Legacy for the Black Woman Entrepreneur
Learn about this famous African American entrepreneur and how she rose to success in the world of banking.
Other
Ohio Trek: African Americans in Cleveland 1809 1925
Cleveland's famous African Americans - Garrett Morgan, George Peake, Charles Chestnutt, and others - are discussed here in the context of general information about African American history in Ohio.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Marian Anderson
Examine the historical contributions of world renown opera singer and Pennsylvania native, Marian Anderson in this concise biography.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: w.e.b. Du Bois
Article outlining the ideas, life and career of W.E.B. Dubois.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Marcus Garvey
Article summarizing the life and work of Marcus Garvey.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: 75 Remarkable African Americans
A bibliography collection of 75 notable African Americans. A valuable compilation of famous African American writers, CEOs, scientists, performers, athletes, politicians, and leaders in their field.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Literature by and About African Americans
A bibliography collection of literature by and about African Americans. Includes a selection of memoirs, fiction and non-fiction work.
Other
Washington and Lee University: Black History Month: Maggie Lena Walker
Maggie L. Walker was the first female bank president of the United States. Learn about the life and work of this African American teacher and entrepreneur. This brief biography includes accompanying audio [1:49], as well as a...
Read Works
Read Works: Famous African Americans Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
[Free Registration/Login Required] This biographical passage shares information about the famous African American named Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
Read Works
Read Works: Great Americans
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about five famous African Americans: Oprah Winfrey, Robert L. Curbeam Jr., Nikki Giovanni, Savion Glover, and Rosa Parks. A question sheet is available to help students build...
Read Works
Read Works: Famous African Americans Oprah Winfrey
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage contains biographical informationa about the multi-talented Ophrah Winfrey. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
Read Works
Read Works: The Struggle for Equality
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage gives biographical information about famous African Americans who have worked hard to fight against inequality. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills....
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Marian Anderson's Performance
Marian Anderson was the first African American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera. She had to overcome prejudice many times in her career. The Library of Congress tells you more with words and pictures.