Alvin Ailey A brief biography of Alvin Ailey.		Fannie Lou Hamer Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer, an inspirational figure to many involved in the struggle for...
Ella Fitzgerald Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest singers in jazz history.		Benjamin Banneker An article, including related resources, about Benjamin Banneker.
Women Abolitionists -- Poem and Speech The poem by Sarah Forten and the speech by Sojourner Truth reflect their feelings about working...		Mary McLeod Bethune An article about Bethune's contributions.
An Abolitionist Play Students learn about five women abolitionists and are asked to write a one-act play that...		Billie Holiday Learn more about the life of jazz singer Billie Holiday.
Arthur Ashe A brief biography of Arthur Ashe.		Jesse Jackson Learn more about the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
Althea Gibson Learn about the life of tennis great Althea Gibson.		Jacob Lawrence Learn more about the life of the American painter and educator Jacob Lawrence.
Abolitionists Working Together Students learn about the women in the abolitionist movement by reading a poem, a speech, and...		Judith Jamison Learn more about the life of American dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison.
African-American Inventors Share an article that tells of significant inventions by African Americans between 1800 and...		Thurgood Marshall Learn more about the life of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
African-Americans and Others Fight Discrimination Ask students to read and answer related questions about the state of racial equality in the...		James Baldwin A brief article about Jame Baldwin, including related resources.
Maya Angelou A brief article about Maya Angelou.		Jesse Owens, Olympic Athlete Learn more about the life of track and field star Jesse Owens.