Black History Month

Essential Question

What does it feel like to be belittled or criticized because of your identity?
Why is it important to judge people by the content of their character and not the color of their skin, as Dr. King said?
How does privilege shape the lives of individuals and groups?

Texts

Black History Month: Teaching Beyond Slavery

Avoid minimizing Black history; include the full human experience beyond enslavement.

January 29, 2019

Black History Month Teaching: Miseducation or Empowerment?

This high school English teacher encourages educators to focus on African Americans' contributions to the United States, with the Harlem Renaissance as a way to begin.

February 6, 2018

Teaching in Solidarity

The guiding principles behind the Black Lives Matter At School Week of Action can be an important frame through which to reimagine more liberatory educational spaces for Black children.

Issue 61, Spring 2019

Black History Month: Teaching the Complete History

Go beyond trauma and struggle to examine the liberation, civic engagement, creativity and intersecting identities of Black people during Black History Month.

January 29, 2020

Student Tasks

Do Something

Listen Up! PSA for Change

Students produce digital media to raise awareness and encourage change related to an anti-bias theme.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

July 13, 2014

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Jpratt16

Black History Month

Black History Month: Teaching Beyond Slavery

Black History Month Teaching: Miseducation or Empowerment?

Teaching in Solidarity

Black History Month: Teaching the Complete History

Listen Up! PSA for Change

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