Celebrate and honor the contributions of African-Amercans by embracing the unsung heros who have established and amplified black culture throughout our country.
This Black History Month and every month, there are a great many figures, moments, and concepts to highlight while teaching Black history in the classroom. But as information about possible material and approaches becomes more widely available, it can be difficult to pinpoint the best tools, strategies, and resources. Below is a curated list of classroom resources and educator-facing workshops available from Facing History’s peer and partner organizations across the education space this month.
Black History Today - What Happened Today In Black History
Today in Black History. Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is a celebration of Black History. Celebrate Black History Today.
Engaging in Antiracism Work: During Black History Month and Beyond | Facing History and Ourselves
Black History Month is too often approached as a once-a-year opportunity to highlight the contributions of African Americans to American industry, life, and culture. Join us in this interactive webinar where we will explore the importance of taking a more antiracist approach to celebrating Black achievement throughout the year.
Black History Month template, free for Google Slides or PowerPoint | SlidesMania
Celebrate Black History Month. Black History Month celebrates the contributions that black people have made to the world. Some countries, like US or Canada, celebrate it on February, while others, like the UK do it in October.
Black Lives Matter at School is a national coalition organizing for racial justice in education. We encourage all educators, students, parents, unions, and community organizations to join our...
10 Ways Well-Meaning White Teachers Bring Racism Into Our Schools - Everyday Feminism
We love teachers – so this author's offering great tips for improving your teaching practice by paying more critical attention to race in our schools. If you've made any of these mistakes, here's what you can do instead.
The Tuskegee Airmen: An Interview with the Leading Authority | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans
Daniel Haulman, PhD, one of the world's leading authorities on the all African American Tuskegee Airmen, joins us for an interview on their service, challenges, and legacy.
Uncommon Valor: The 761st Tank Battalion's Fight for Guebling, November 1944 | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans
On November 16, 1944, the men of the African American 761st Tank Battalion assaulted the German-held town of Guebling. Platoon Sergeant Ruben Rivers displayed uncommon heroism in leading the assault, and in doing so made the ultimate sacrifice for his comrades.
Black Panthers in the Snow: The 761st Tank Battalion at the Battle of the Bulge | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans
By January 1945 the African American soldiers of the 761st Tank Battalion, the Black Panthers, were battle-tested veterans. But they would encounter one of their toughest fights in January 1945 during the Battle of the Bulge.
The Triple Nickles and Operation Firefly – The Unwritten Record
This blog was composed by Todd Crumley and Aaron Arthur This series of color transparencies documents the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, the U.S. Army’s first African-American paratrooper unit…
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This year's theme is "African Americans and the Vote." Use our lesson plans, teaching tools and other resources to bring the themes of Black History Month into your classroom in February and beyond.