February is Black History Month
In 1915, historian Carter G. Woodson proposed a "Negro History Week" to honor the history and contributions of African Americans. Nine years later, his dream became reality. Woodson chose the second week of February to pay tribute to the birthdays of two
With over 600 articles, hundreds of photographs and several dozen film and sound clips, this Encyclopedia Britannica guide is extensive.
My favorite click at this Scholastic site (written for elementary and middle-school students) is the Interactive Timeline.
Start your tour with the Black History Timeline (Then to Now) to prepare for the interactive quiz game Civil Rights History Challenge.
In 1915, historian Carter G. Woodson proposed a "Negro History Week" to honor the history and contributions of African-Americans. Nine years later, his dream became reality. Woodson chose the second week of February to pay tribute to the birthdays of two
Covering nearly 500 years of black history, African-American Mosaic draws from the Library of Congress' extensive collection of books, magazines, prints, photographs, music, film and sound.
