African American #History Month

Feb recognizes the struggles & achievements of the African American community

Visit the following links to learn more about the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.

• African American History For Teachers  
  
• African American History - National Park Service 
  
• African American World for Kids
  
• Black History Teaching Resources - Smithsonian Education
  
• Black History Month Census Facts
  
• Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 
  
• Harlem Renaissance Materials  
  
• Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum
  
• Activities: National Museum of African American History and Culture
  
• Guide: African-American Mosaic  
  
• Lesson Plan: Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  
• Lesson Plan: Revolution '67: Protest: Why and How
  
• Videos: Civil Rights - National Archives
  

---