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Posted by: Danna Bell
In this blog post from Headlines and Heroes, learn about African American newspapers found in Chronicling America and how to search for information in these resources. Also featured is information on the new research guide on African American newspapers.
Posted in: African American History, Interviews with Experts, Teaching Tools
Posted by: Danna Bell
Historic newspapers can help teachers expand student understanding of the NAACP and its achievements for all people by placing emphasis on its anti-lynching campaign, advocacy for quality education, employment opportunities, and celebration of the achievements of African Americans.
Posted in: African American History, Contemporary United States (1945-present)
Posted by: Danna Bell
This post, which was originally posted in Headlines and Heroes, explores the benefits of using newspapers from the Native American community to explore their point of view.
Posted in: Native American History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore the role of women in the Civil Rights movement with the Free to Use and Reuse African-American Women Changemakers set.
Posted in: African American History, Contemporary United States (1945-present), Women's History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore how a map can help explain why a certain historical event took place in a certain location.
Posted in: African American History, Contemporary United States (1945-present)
Posted by: Danna Bell
In this blog post from the Geography and Maps Division blog, World's Revealed, see how a variety of primary sources can be used to enhance the study of a specific event in history.
Posted in: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Geography and Maps
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn about the speech President Wilson gave on November 10, 1923, and its connection to Armistice Day and United States foreign relations.
Posted in: Holidays, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945), Presidents
Posted by: Danna Bell
See how newspapers can help students understand issues that lead to the Great Migration.
Posted in: African American History, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn about the celebrations that took place on the 100th anniversary of the Constitution.
Posted in: Constitution, Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914), Fine and Performing Arts