Assassinations and Attempts in U.S. Since 1865 A list of assassinations and attempts in U.S. since 1865.		Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation Read Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Proclamation, which occurred around Thanksgiving. This is a good...
Birthday Buddies Students will prepare research projects about a famous person who shares their birthdate.		The Harlem Renaissance An article outlining the Harlem Renaissance and its major players.
Emancipation Proclamation The text of the Emancipation Proclamation.		Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day Explore Colonial Times through literature and corresponding activities and lessons. Discover...
Ancestry of U.S. Population by Rank, 2001 A chart listing the self-reported ancestry of U.S. residents, according to the 2000 census.		Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights Students think critically about the Civil Rights movement and its key players as they explore a...
Black Hockey Players in the NHL An article discussing the history of African-Americans in the NHL.		Triangular Trade in the Atlantic Ocean In conjunction with a historical study of slavery, students will learn about triangular trade...
Mason and Dixon's Line An article explaining Mason and Dixon's Line.		Influencing Others in Our World Students will study the lives of individuals, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa...
Coretta Scott King Award Winners A list of Coretta Scott King Award winners; the award is given by the American Library...		An Overview of Kwanzaa An article defining and explaining Kwanzaa, the African-American holiday of culture.
Amendments to the Constitution of the United States The amendments to the U.S. Constitution.		African Folk Tales: Background Information Distribute an article that details the various types of African folk tales and gives examples...
Wilma Rudolph, Olympic Athlete Read a brief history of Wilma Rudolph, aka La Gazella, who was an African American track...		Activities for African Folk Tales Get the most out of reading African folk tales by using these worksheets. This is a great...
Write a Letter to Jesse Owens Assuming the role of a fellow athlete, Nazi supporter or African-American, students will write...		Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for the Narrative of the Life of Frederick...