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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)
Posted by: Stephen Wesson
Explore how a leaflet can show how the March on Washington was organized.
Posted in: African American History, Contemporary United States (1945-present)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Explore our Free to Use and Reuse set on African American women changemakers and consider how you might use this resource in your classroom.
Posted in: African American History, Women's History
Posted by: Danna Bell
Who is Major Charles Young and what is his role in shaping the National Park Service?
Posted in: African American History, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Development of the Industrial United States (1877-1914)
Posted by: Danna Bell
Join us on December 13th to celebrate the tenure of Jason Reynolds, the outgoing National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
Posted in: African American History, News and Events, Poetry and Literature