Gordon Parks A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.		Mary McLeod Bethune An article about Bethune's contributions.
Ella Fitzgerald Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest singers in jazz history.		Billie Holiday Learn more about the life of jazz singer Billie Holiday.
Women Abolitionists -- Poem and Speech The poem by Sarah Forten and the speech by Sojourner Truth reflect their feelings about working...		Judith Jamison Learn more about the life of American dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison.
An Abolitionist Play Students learn about five women abolitionists and are asked to write a one-act play that...		Jackie Joyner-Kersee Learn more about the life of track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
Althea Gibson Learn about the life of tennis great Althea Gibson.		Barbara Jordan Short article about Barbara Jordan.
African-American Inventors Share an article that tells of significant inventions by African Americans between 1800 and...		Rosa Parks A brief article about Rosa Parks.
Maya Angelou A brief article about Maya Angelou.		Ida B. Wells A brief article about Ida B. Wells.
Fannie Lou Hamer Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer, an inspirational figure to many involved in the struggle for...		Toni Morrison Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.
Benjamin Banneker An article, including related resources, about Benjamin Banneker.		Andrew Young A brief article about Andrew Young.
African-Americans and Others Fight Discrimination Ask students to read and answer related questions about the state of racial equality in the...		Phillis Wheatley A brief article about poet Phillis Wheatley.