Students participate in a number of lessons and units which research African-American history and leaders. The websites on this page serve as resources to support teaching and learning about this topic. The resources may be used in a variety of lessons or as a source for researching information about African American history and issues.
Learning Network explains why February was chosen as Black History Month
Learning Network Index on Black History
"February is Black History Month," by Yaw Boateng
Carter G. Woodson and Black History Month (brief background)
Harriet Beecher Stowe's description of Sojourner Truth
Francis Henderson (a 19 year old) describes living conditions under slavery (1856)
James Martin remembers a slave auction (1937)
The Life of Frederick Douglass, by Sandra Thomas
28 Profiles on important African Americans, from the History Channel
Profiles of Great African Americans You Should Know, from the Black Collegian
Martin Luther King, Jr., from the Seattle Times
Sojourner Truth: "Ain't I a Woman?"
Martin Luther King, Jr. :"Letter from a Birmingham Jail"
The Dr. King Timeline: created by students
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: explanation of the holiday
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Stamp on Black History: A Thinkquest page with background on black history.
Black History Past and Present Treasure Hunt
New York Institute of Special Education Black History page
The African American History Challenge: an interactive online quiz and profiles of some famous black Americans.
Encyclopedia Britannica Black History Guide