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Posted by: Colleen Smith
Portraits can expand a student's awareness about historical figures in African American history, bringing attention to individuals that may not be as well known. Additionally, students can examine portraits to build and hone analytical thinking skills.
Posted in: African American History
Posted by: Colleen Smith
Learn about a multi-media resource from the Library that chronicles various campaigns of the African American civil rights movement by blending together different types of sources to tell a story, emphasizing oral history interviews with individuals who participated in the movement.
Posted in: African American History, Contemporary United States (1945-present)
Posted by: Colleen Smith
This post highlights several of the Library's digital collections that focus on or feature items that relate to the rich histories, cultures, and contemporary experiences of African Americans.
Posted in: African American History
Posted by: Colleen Smith
This post highlights several primary source sets that teachers may want to incorporate into their practice of honoring Black History Month.
Posted in: African American History
Posted by: Colleen Smith
Teachers could use the Civil Rights History Project to mark the MLK Jr. holiday. The digital collection offers teachers and students access to stories, experiences, and perspectives from individuals who were active in the civil rights movement.
Posted in: African American History, Contemporary United States (1945-present), Holidays