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
“Ours is no immigration story.” This critical Black history book for kids will help reframe discussions about slavery and Black experiences in the United States. It honors the deep African roots and ongoing resilience of those ripped from their homes by slave traders. Buy it:The 1619 Project:...
This film not only showcases their intellect and perseverance, but also serves as a testament to the untapped potential of countless Black individuals, who have faced systemic discrimination throughout history. Released: 2016 Directed by: Theodore Melfi Also ranks #1 on Great Historical Black Mo...
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...
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...
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Black history- themed public book ark project popping up around Camden County It’s part of an existing program to place books housed in ark-structures around Camden County. CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. - A Black history-themed public book ark project is popping up around Camden County. "...
9. Read a Black History Month poem To enhance our conversations this month, we’ve put together this list of powerfulBlack History Month poemsfor kids of all ages. 10. Listen to young poet Amanda Gorman Amazon Amanda Gorman is another accomplished Black American and a great introduction to Bl...
Life can be hard for the only brown girl in a classroom full of white students. When the teacher talks about slavery, she can feel all of her classmates staring at her. When they talk about civil rights, she is the one that other kids whisper about on the playground. In those moments...
Print this printable worksheet for this lesson: Black History Month Category BLACK HISTORY MONTH LESSON PLAN BIOGRAPHY FEBRUARY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION THEME UNIT HISTORY PRIMARY TEACHING INFORMATION READING COMPREHENSION LEARNING ELEMENTARY STUDENTS EDUCATION KIDS RESOURCES PROJECT ACTIVITY ...