Lewis Temple Lewis Temple, a man of color, invented the toggle harpoon in 1848. This device increased the...		William Edward Burghardt DuBois Article about prominent African American W.E.B. DuBois, including related Web sites, and a...
Martin Luther King Jr. Quiz Challenge older students with this quiz on Martin Luther King Jr.		Gordon Parks A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.
Shirley Chisholm as a Member of Congress Students learn about a famous African American, Shirley Chisholm, who was a member of the...		Medgar Evers Learn about the life of civil rights activist Medgar Evers, who organized the first economic...
Famous African Americans Concentration Playing this game increases your students' awareness of the important contributions made by...		Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington Learn more about the life of American Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and orchestra leader,...
Booker T. Washington Learn about Booker T. Washington's life and accomplishments, and then explore the related...		Fannie Lou Hamer Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer, an inspirational figure to many involved in the struggle for...
An Overview of Martin Luther King Jr. Share the story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s achievements, and assign the related activities to...		Billie Holiday Learn more about the life of jazz singer Billie Holiday.
A Movement Lead by Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. King's work inspired countless supporters to join him in his strategies of nonviolence and...		Paul Robeson A brief biography about Paul Robeson.
Reading Warm-Up 22 for Gr. 3 & 4: Biography Help students improve their reading skills while learning about women's history. This printable...		Sidney Poitier A brief article about Sidney Poitier.
Assassinations and Attempts in U.S. Since 1865 A list of assassinations and attempts in U.S. since 1865.		Ida B. Wells A brief article about Ida B. Wells.
Banneker's Letter and Analogy This copy of a letter to Thomas Jefferson and a unique analogy are for use with the Benjamin...		Carter Woodson Article about Carter Woodson, the "father Black History Month."...