Virtual Field Trip: Black History in Boston Take students on a virtual field trip for Black History Month. Use these photos and resources...		Benjamin Banneker An article, including related resources, about Benjamin Banneker.
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington Learn more about the life of American Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and orchestra leader,...		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.		Jesse Jackson Learn more about the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
Arthur Ashe A brief biography of Arthur Ashe.		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.
Abolitionists Working Together Students learn about the women in the abolitionist movement by reading a poem, a speech, and...		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.
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...