Althea Gibson Learn about the life of tennis great Althea Gibson.		Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey is an important public figure in America, having overcome adversity to become a...
Booker T. Washington A brief article about Booker T. Washington.		Alvin Ailey A brief biography of Alvin Ailey.
Marian Anderson A brief article about singer Marian Anderson.		An Abolitionist Play Students learn about five women abolitionists and are asked to write a one-act play that...
A Jazz Talk Show Students will explore the lives of various jazz musicians, studying the social and historical...		Abolitionists Working Together Students learn about the women in the abolitionist movement by reading a poem, a speech, and...
Biographies of African-American Inventors Read about notable African-American inventors.		African-American Scientists Distribute a chart that lists many African-American scientist of note.
Benjamin Banneker Learn about a famous African American with this worksheet.		Character Education: George Washington Carver Use this lesson to discuss the life of George Washington Carver and ask students to explain why...
Malcolm X Malcolm X was a contrast to Dr. King, because he took a very different approach to the civil...		Hero/Heroine Writing Activity Students cast themselves as heroes/heroines in this creative writing activity.
Ella Fitzgerald Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest singers in jazz history.		Condoleezza Rice Learn about the life of Condoleezza Rice, who served as U.S. Secretary of State from 2005-2009.
Barbara Jordan Short article about Barbara Jordan.		Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide Examine the life and work of Thurgood Marshall—a lawyer and U.S. Supreme Court Justice—with...
Louis Armstrong A brief article about Louis Armstrong.		Colin Powell A brief article about Colin Powell.