Black History Month as a national observance was created as a way to focus attention on the contributions of Black Americans that had been overlooked, marginalized, and outright ignored as part of conventional American
Black History Month is celebrated every February in the United States. During this month we celebrate the achievements of African American in all aspects of life – science, technology, entertainment, art, social justice – you name it, African Americans have done it. It is often asked why cel...
Since 1975, Americans have recognized February as Black History Month. During this month we make a special effort to recognize the often neglected accomplishments of notable African Americans. Of course, we should be remembering the achievements of people of all racesall year long. Let this be a...
A great board book for Black History Month ( and every day all year round) that I just bought and will be adding to my classroom isDream Big Little One by Vashti Harrison. African American History Books for Kids– from What Do We Do All Day Black History Biographiesfrom Kid World Citizen...
Woodson led the efforts to establish February as Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions of Black people from all eras, the U.S.’s past and its present. Parents can use the resources below to extend the learning and fun happening at school this month to home! At ...
February is Black History Month. During the month, people in the United States commemorate the struggles, achievements and history of African Americans.The following books, which were released during the past year, are great ways to learn about members of the Black community’s past, present and...
This Black History Month’s Lesson: Joy, a 2020 NYT article by A. Rochaun Meadow-Fernandez, is written for parents of Black children but offers insights to teachers from experts and other parents about helping children understand the joys and the challenges Black kids face. ...
Tell students that February is African American History Month. Explain to students that many African Americans in the United States today are the descendents of slaves who were brought from Africa hundreds of years ago. Show students Africa on a map or globe and trace the route of early slave...
Education World presents a special Martin Luther King Day archive page that includes articles, lesson ideas, books, activities, and much more. More Resources for Teaching About Black History Month Crafts Art Projects Crafts and Supplies Sounds ...
And later, in the year 1976, the entire month of February was declared to be the National African-American History Month, or the Black History Month. Every year, National African-American History Month is celebrated by many activities with various ideas and themes for the younger generation. ...