Black History Month Resources

Originally established as Negro History Week in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African-American author and scholar, this event evolved into the establishment of February as "Black History Month" in 1976. Throughout February, Americans celebrate the contributions and achievements of African Americans from Thurgood Marshall to Colin Powell.

Visit some of the resources below for ideas on how to celebrate Black History Month in your classroom....

Smithsonian Education - Black History Month	Provides resources for teaching about Black History Month.
The Encyclopedia Britannica Guide to Black History	Choose from different historical eras in Black History or choose by topic, such as Arts and Education. Easy to navigate and lots of information.
The Internet African American History Challenge	This site presents an interactive quiz that helps participants sharpen their knowledge of African American History.
Time for Kids \| Specials \| BLACK HISTORY MONTH	The "Then to Now" section has articles arranged in chronological sequence challenging students to "travel through time" examining events in Black History.
TIME.com: Black History	A compilation of articles from time Magazine.
Flashback	Excerpts from articles about Dr. King and other black leaders from Atlantic Monthly.
Biography.com - Black History	Provides short biographies of many black leaders, artists, and writers.
Gale - Free Resources - Black History Month - Home	This site provides a collection of activities and information to complement classroom topics. the site is free and does not require passwords for access. The list of available biographies is extensive.