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Civil Rights Movement: Respond and Relate

In 1962 photographer Danny Lyon captured three young African Americans protesting through prayer in front of a “whites-only” swimming pool and recreational facility in Cairo,…

The Undefeated

Great lesson plan for Black History Month! The Undefeated is an illustrated poem written to commemorate the birth of the author's daughter and the inauguration…

Black History Month Lesson and Resources

To help students understand the reality of Black people's experiences in American history, their impact on American culture, and to celebrate their achievements, the National…

Resource: Do's and Don'ts of Teaching Black History

Learning for Justice discusses strategies to make the most of learning during Black History month, not just the to-do list but the don’t-do list as…

Primary Sources for Black History Month

Black History Month website puts the power of primary sources to work in the classroom. Browse ready-to-use lesson plans, student activities, collection guides and research…

Teach the Roots of the 2020 Rebellion

Zinn Education Project lesson plans for Teach the Roots of the 2020 Rebellion: We agree with Dr. Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor when he teaches us that it…