For the most part, this led to a fairly "traditional" look at Black historical figures in the classroom - with a heavy emphasis on inspirational people and stories, but little context around the "hard history," as Black educator Rann Miller calls it, of the Black experience. "I was told ...
We appreciate Black history books for kids that tackle less common but still important topics. Pique students’ interest and invite them to find out more about the history of hip-hop and rap. Also, share the author’s note with students about the relationship of rap and hip-hop to poetry ...
PBS has avariety of online resources, categorized by age, to teach kids about Black History and anti-racism. For example, parents of kids ages 2 to 5 can use PBS'drawing activityto help their children understand the power of advocacy and reflect on the times they stood up for someone...
Check out our collection of black history worksheets that are designed to acknowledge some of the amazing contributions made by African Americans. We've just started building out this section starting with worksheets for Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet
Crank up some tunes for a Black History Month party with the kids. Put on some Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Prince, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar (OK, maybejust the PG-13 songs), and let the music speak...
Black History Month Crossword Worksheet Answer Key Dr. Charles Drew (1904-1950) Dr, Charles Drew was a medical doctor and scientist. He was very interested in solving the problem of storing and using blood for transfusions (a transfusion is done when a person is hurt or ill and needs bloo...
Black history books for kids Wilma Unlimited Kathleen Krull I start with this book because you must find it at your library! It’s the story of Wilma Rudolph, born tiny and sickly as the twentieth child to a poor, hard-working family. When Wilma suffered polio and paralysis at age five,...
Black history and culture is such a part of the American fabric -- and the school curriculum -- that it's difficult to imagine a time when that wasn't so. Established as Negro History Week in the 1920s by Carter G. Woodson, February was chosen for the celebration because Frederick Dougl...
Black History Lesson Could Save Our Kids from Knives and Guns; EXCLUSIVE BY ACTOR AND RAPPER ASHLEY WALTERS
Target is celebrating Black History Month with a new apparel line that truly celebrates the strength, power and contributions of people of color.