Alvin Ailey A brief biography of Alvin Ailey.		Jesse Jackson Learn more about the life of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
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.
Arthur Ashe A brief biography of Arthur Ashe.		Billie Holiday Learn more about the life of jazz singer Billie Holiday.
An Abolitionist Play Students learn about five women abolitionists and are asked to write a one-act play that...		Judith Jamison Learn more about the life of American dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison.
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-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.
African-Americans and Others Fight Discrimination Ask students to read and answer related questions about the state of racial equality in the...		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...		Jesse Owens, Olympic Athlete Learn more about the life of track and field star Jesse Owens.
Maya Angelou A brief article about Maya Angelou.		Crispus Attucks A brief article about Crispus Attucks, believed to be the first man killed in the American...
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...