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African-American Heroes Worksheet

Name____________________________ Date_________

This activity will help you think about the important contributions of African Americans to our nation's history.

1. Find websites about African-American history.

2. Select five honorable African-American heroes and read about their contributions; use the chart to take notes.

Name
Why is this person important?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Were any of your African-American heroes featured on a U.S. postage stamp? Why do you think it is a special honor to be featured on a U.S. postage stamp? Write your answer on the back of this sheet or a separate piece of paper.


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