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Learning for Justice: Do's and Don'ts of Teaching Black History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Suggestions and tips to consider for guaranteeing students get the most out of Black History Month.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Black History Month

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Black History Month including its origins, famous African-American leaders, civil rights events, resources, and fun facts.
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Washington and Lee University: Black History Month: Maggie Lena Walker

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Black History Month

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network presents an interactive & printable crossword puzzle on Black History Month.
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White Pine Pictures

White Pine Pictures: Black Battalion

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, support material for a documentary film, outlines the history of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, a non-combatant Black battalion established in 1916. It was created to permit Blacks to participate in the war effort. This new...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Samuel Ringgold Ward

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Samuel Ringgold Ward, a black American abolitionist known for his oratorical power.
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Mlksb: Why We Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn why we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a holiday. Also gives a brief description on the life and work of Dr. King.
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Smithsonian Institution

Tween Tribune: More Than 50 Years Old, Freedom Songs Still Inspire Today

For Students 3rd - 8th
"The Freedom Song" among others celebrate as the nation remembers the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month. This song rang out in the famous Freedom March from Selma to Montgomery in 1965.
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Utah State University

Teacher Link: Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights

For Teachers K - 1st
Come and check out this lesson plan focused on the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. Students will be able to identify the important events in the life of this famous African-American leader.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: The Orioles

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features the Orioles, an American vocal group of the late 1940s and early 1950s.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Sir Garfield Sobers

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Sir Garfield Sobers, a West Indian cricketer, considered by many authorities the most gifted all-around player of all time. As a batsman, he established a record for Test (international)...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: James E. Clyburn

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features James E. Clyburn, an American politician who served as a Democratic congressman from South Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives (from 1993). He was the second African-American and...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Melville J. Herskovits

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Melville J. Herskovits, an American anthropologist noted for having opened up the study of the "New World Negro" as a new field of research. Herskovits was also known for his humanistic...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Amanda Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Amanda Smith, an American evangelist and missionary who opened an orphanage for African-American girls.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Myrlie Evers Williams

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Myrlie Evers-Williams, an African American activist and the wife of civil rights leader Medgar Evers, whose racially motivated murder in 1963 made him a national icon. In 1995-98...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Reggie Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Reggie Jackson, a professional baseball player.
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Time, Inc.: Martin Luther King Jr.: Never Again Where He Was

For Students 9th - 10th
Original article text from Time Magazine, January 3, 1964, in which Martin Luther King, Jr. was featured as "Man of the Year."
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: African Americans and the 15th Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on equal rights and the series of events leading to the passage of the 15th Amendment. Includes questions for discussion and an activity in which students re-create the Voting Rights Convention.

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