Virtual Field Trip: Black History in Boston Take students on a virtual field trip for Black History Month. Use these photos and resources...		Fannie Lou Hamer Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer, an inspirational figure to many involved in the struggle for...
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington Learn more about the life of American Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and orchestra leader,...		Benjamin Banneker An article, including related resources, about Benjamin Banneker.
Ella Fitzgerald Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest singers in jazz history.		Mary McLeod Bethune An article about Bethune's contributions.
Women Abolitionists -- Poem and Speech The poem by Sarah Forten and the speech by Sojourner Truth reflect their feelings about working...		Colonial American Gazette Assign a project that centers on the creation of a publication called the Colonial American...
Arthur Ashe A brief biography of Arthur Ashe.		Jesse Jackson Learn more about the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
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.
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.
African-Americans and Others Fight Discrimination Ask students to read and answer related questions about the state of racial equality in the...		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.
Maya Angelou A brief article about Maya Angelou.		Student-Generated Rubrics: Part Five in a Five-Part Series Distribute an article that describes how to create student-inspired rubrics.