The Birth of Juneteenth; Voices of the Enslaved
Learn more about the history of Juneteenth and the resources of the Library of Congress that document the history of this event.
Archive for the African American History Category (99 posts)
Expanding Historical Narratives about Rosa Parks Using Primary Sources
Use resources from the Rosa Parks papers to gain personal insights into the lives of this ordinary individual who took extraordinary action and find connections between students’ contemporary experiences and this historic individual.
Exploring the History of Women in STEM with Primary Sources
How do we explore the experiences of women in STEM fields? One way is through the use of primary sources.
Du Bois in Paris – Exposition Universelle, 1900
What can your students discover about W.E.B. DuBois and the Paris exposition
Celebrating the Tuskegee Airmen
The heroic actions of the Tuskegee Airmen left a legacy for all to remember. The airmen broke barriers by becoming the first African American military fighter and bomber pilots in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II.
Teaching Civic Ideals and the Writing Process using Primary Sources
The Rosa Parks Papers at the Library of Congress testify to her courage, humility, and depth. They also reflect how she inspired others. Evaluating those documents based on their historical context, word choice, and revisions can deepen students’ understanding of her life and impact on the civil rights movement.
Transcribe the Rosa Parks Papers for African American History Month
The Library of Congress is highlighting the life of Rosa Parks during this year’s African American History Month. One way you can participate in this year’s celebration is by helping transcribe her papers on the Library’s By the People crowdsourcing web site.
The Terrain of Freedom: Mapping Stories about People and Places in the African American Struggle for Justice, Rights, and Equality
Freedom – the latest Story Map from the Library of Congress illustrates the mid-to-late twentieth-century movements led by African Americans to achieve justice and equality in all walks of life.
Explore the Frederick Douglass Digital Newspaper Collection from the Library of Congress
Students can now access digital editions of the three newspapers edited by Frederick Douglass, the North Star, Frederick Douglass’ Paper and the New National Era.
Math, Measurement, Civil Rights, and Pancakes: A Recipe from Rosa Parks
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks is best known as a public figure but the documents in the Rosa Parks Papers at the Library of Congress allow students to explore the private side of this civil rights legend.