Black History Month

Black History Month
Barbara Feldman

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 Americans that dramatically affected the lives of blacks Americans: Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and Frederick Douglass (February 14). The week-long observance officially became Black History Month in 1976.

Black History: Exploring African-American Issues
This collection of educational Web activities showcases five different ways the Internet can be integrated into classroom learning. From a simple hot list of Black History links, to an educational video conference, these activities are of varying complexity.

Encyclopedia Britannica Guide to Black History
With over 600 articles, hundreds of photographs, and a dozen film and sound clips, this online guide is extensive. Eras in Black History examines five centuries of black heritage through five distinct time periods. Timeline of Achievements traces the yearly contributions of African Americans in politics, industry, arts, religion, sports, and education. The site can also be browsed alphabetically through the Articles A to Z index, with links to biographies and institutions.

The Internet African American History Challenge
The Internet African American History Challenge is an interactive quiz that helps you sharpen your knowledge of 19th century African American History. It's an open-book test, so if you're not sure of an answer, you can check the reference material for help. Level I is the easiest and has seven questions, while levels II & III have ten questions each and are a bit more challenging. Short bios are included on a dozen black leaders of the 1800s, including Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, and Nat Turner.

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