Emancipation Group This statue of Abraham Lincoln and Archer Alexander sits adjacent to the Park Plaza Hotel in...		Abolitionists Working Together Students learn about the women in the abolitionist movement by reading a poem, a speech, and...
Harriet Tubman Memorial These statues reside in Boston's South End. Harriet Tubman spoke in Boston area Meeting Houses...		African-American Inventors Share an article that tells of significant inventions by African Americans between 1800 and...
Virtual Field Trip: Black History in Boston Take students on a virtual field trip for Black History Month. Use these photos and resources...		African-Americans and Others Fight Discrimination Ask students to read and answer related questions about the state of racial equality in the...
Gordon Parks A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.		Fannie Lou Hamer Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer, an inspirational figure to many involved in the struggle for...
Medgar Evers Learn about the life of civil rights activist Medgar Evers, who organized the first economic...		Maya Angelou A brief article about Maya Angelou.
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.
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.
Althea Gibson Learn about the life of tennis great Althea Gibson.		Judith Jamison Learn more about the life of American dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison.