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Coloring Book of Prominent African-Americans

Boy drawing  Celebrate Black history month with a coloring book of prominent African-Americans. Each coloring page has a picture and a description of a civil rights leader, writer, scientist, inventor, educator, politician, musician, or athlete. Print a coloring book for each student, or have them create their own mini-books with pictures and biographies of notable figures in African-American history. Students will learn about the accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr., Sarah Boone, Rosa Parks, and more!

Coloring Pages

Children read about Sarah Boone, a famous African-American inventor, and color in the picture. It's a great arts & crafts activity to use during Black History Month (February) or Women's History Month (March).

Children read a short biography of the African-American inventor George Washington Carver, who discovered hundreds of products that could be made from peanuts. Then, they color in his picture. Use this worksheet as a supplement to your Black History Month (February) unit.

Read about this famous African-American astronaut and color in the picture. This is a great activity to celebrate Black History Month in February or Women's History Month in March with.

Coloring book page with picture of Dr. Maulana Karenga. He was the creator of Kwanzaa, the African-American holiday that celebrates African ancestry, traditions, and culture. You can also use this worksheet during Black History Month (February).

Practice coloring skills with this worksheet depicting civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is a fun arts & crafts activity to enjoy for Martin Luther King Day (January) or Black History Month (February).

This coloring book page features a picture of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Rights leader and American icon. Use this arts & crafts activity to celebrate Martin Luther King Day or Black History Month.

Coloring book page with picture of Lewis Howard Latimer, African-American patent expert.

Children can read about the inventor Jan E. Matzeliger, and then color in his picture.

Read about Garrett Morgan, a famous African-American inventor, and color in the picture.

Students will color their way to learning about civil rights activist Rosa Parks! This coloring book page is a fun way to introduce the Montgomery Bus Boycott to students and is a great activity to enjoy for Black History Month.

This printable coloring book page features Jackie Robinson, the legendary African-American baseball player. Use this worksheet during your Black History Month (February) curriculum.

 

Coloring book page with picture of Sarah Breedlove Walker, African-American inventor of a hair softener and straightening comb. She was the first African-American woman to become a millionaire.

Coloring book page with picture of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, African-American surgeon.

Coloring book page with picture of Joseph Winters, African-American inventor.

Printable Booklets

Students will learn about famous African-Americans while they have fun coloring, with this printable activity book. The 16 biographies include noteworthy scientists, athletes, and authors.

The lives of 23 famous African-Americans are briefly reviewed.

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