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Careful planning, thoughtfulness and alliances will help educators avoid the pitfalls of Black History Month.

Dr. Kendi’s book argues: You can’t effectively teach or learn about racism without understanding its origins.

An after-school teacher uses trivia to get her elementary students thinking about the world around them—including civil rights history.

The removal of Confederate statues around the United States can prompt discussions in the classroom over the nature of history and how we should remember our country’s past.

We asked our 25 Teaching Tolerance Advisory Board members what advice they would offer to fellow educators about Black History Month. Each of these experienced educators offers a wealth of expertise, especially when it comes to bringing multicultural topics into the classroom.

Planning for Black History Month can be authentic without falling into the pitfalls of the “heroes and holidays.” Look for ways to involve the entire school community and teach about the history and experiences of African Americans across the curriculum and throughout the year.

Students can learn about local struggles for justice through primary sources. This toolkit will help you collaborate with staff at a local library or archive to locate primary sources that teach your students about their community’s history.

Historian Carter G. Woodson established the first Negro History Week in 1926—a celebration that later became Black History Month. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, a group founded by Woodson, selects a new theme for Black History Month each year. This year’s theme is "Black Women in American Culture and History."

The rich history and diversity of rural communities have largely been erased. Appreciating both charts a promising path forward.