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Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Learn about our new Primary Source Set on the Great Migration.
Posted in: African American History, Contemporary United States (1945-present), Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore the work of Thomas Nast and his expressions of slavery and emancipation in the United States.
Posted in: African American History, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore how a map helps jumpstart a discussion of migratory patterns of African Americans during the early and middle sections of the 20th century.
Posted in: African American History, Geography and Maps, Teaching Strategies
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore how folk medicine can be used to help teach science concepts.
Posted in: African American History, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Science Technology and Math
Posted by: Danna Bell
Learn more about photographer Gordon Parks and how to use his photographs to tell stories about life in the 1930's and 40's.
Posted in: African American History, Industrial United States, World Wars and the Great Depression (1914-1945)
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
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
How can teachers use a poster to help students learn the artist's intent? Learn more in this post by Teacher in Residence Caneisha Mills.
Posted in: African American History, Contemporary United States (1945-present)