Commemorating African-American history, heritage, culture, accomplishments and contributions.
African-American author and teacher Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, who is considered to be the “Father of Black History,” established the first Negro History Week in 1926. Fifty years later, on the nation’s bicentennial, this celebration of African-American heritage was extended to the entire month of February.
A commemoration of the historical, cultural and contemporary roles of African Americans in the United States, Black History Month aspires to educate the nation on topics significant to the African-American experience, including slavery, segregation, and the civil-rights movements. Tribute is paid to leaders, politicians, martyrs, soldiers, artists, authors, and heroes whose remarkable achievements in their respective fields represent the tragedies, triumphs and continuing struggles of the African-American community.
In honor of Black History Month, February’s Spotlight of the Month profiles renowned African Americans of both past and present and reflects on African-American history and culture. use these resources to learn more:
ARTICLES – From SIRS knowlege Source
1. The Obama Story: The Improbable Journey
2. Toni Morrison: When She Speaks, America Listens
3. The Color of Opportunity: Black Women–The Unfinished Agenda
4. Martin Luther King’s Dream Lives on 40 Years After His Death
5. Harlem to Antarctica for Science, and for Pupils
Other Databases:
- African American Experience
- Searchasaurus (Select “History” then “African Americans in History”)
- eLibrary Elementary – African-American History – Events and People
- eLibrary Elementary – African-American Inventors
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