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Orphan Boy This African legend tells the tale of an elderly Maasai man who gets help from an unlikely...		African-Americans in World War II African-American soldiers played an important role in World War II.
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The American Dream and African-American History Learn how the African-American struggle for equality relates to the American Dream.		Lewis Temple Lewis Temple, a man of color, invented the toggle harpoon in 1848. This device increased the...
The Emancipation Proclamation Read about the Emancipation Proclamation, which was issued by President Lincoln on September...		Character Education: George Washington Carver Use this lesson to discuss the life of George Washington Carver and ask students to explain why...
Emerging African-American Leaders Read about important and influential African-American leaders.		The African-American Religious Experience Learn about the role religion plays in the African-American community.
Ella Fitzgerald Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most acclaimed artists in the history of jazz.		Shirley Chisholm Shirley Chisholm emerged as an important politician during the 1970s, serving as the nation's...
Ideas for Black History Month Field Trips Discover a list of places you and your students could photograph for inclusion in the Black...		African-American Theater During the 20th century, African-American playwrights began gaining recognition and acclaim.
Malcolm X Malcolm X was a contrast to Dr. King, because he took a very different approach to the civil...		Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl The full text of the autobiography of Harriet Brent Jacobs, Incidents in the Life of a Slave...
A Movement Lead by Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. King's work inspired countless supporters to join him in his strategies of nonviolence and...		Banneker's Letter and Analogy This copy of a letter to Thomas Jefferson and a unique analogy are for use with the Benjamin...