Women Abolitionists -- Poem and Speech The poem by Sarah Forten and the speech by Sojourner Truth reflect their feelings about working...		Jacob Lawrence Learn more about the life of the American painter and educator Jacob Lawrence.
African-American Inventors Share an article that tells of significant inventions by African Americans between 1800 and...		Judith Jamison Learn more about the life of American dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison.
Abolitionists Working Together Students learn about the women in the abolitionist movement by reading a poem, a speech, and...		Thurgood Marshall Learn more about the life of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Maya Angelou A brief article about Maya Angelou.		James Baldwin A brief article about Jame Baldwin, including related resources.
Fannie Lou Hamer Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer, an inspirational figure to many involved in the struggle for...		Crispus Attucks A brief article about Crispus Attucks, believed to be the first man killed in the American...
African-Americans and Others Fight Discrimination Ask students to read and answer related questions about the state of racial equality in the...		Jesse Owens Learn more about the life of track and field star Jesse Owens.
Benjamin Banneker An article, including related resources, about Benjamin Banneker.		James Meredith Learn about Civil Rights leader James Meredith, who in 1961 was denied admission to the...
Mary McLeod Bethune An article about Bethune's contributions.		Louis Armstrong A brief article about Louis Armstrong.
Billie Holiday Learn more about the life of jazz singer Billie Holiday.		Jackie Joyner-Kersee Learn more about the life of track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
Jesse Jackson Learn more about the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.		Barbara Jordan Short article about Barbara Jordan.