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Black History Month
Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, begins on February 1st and lasts throughout the whole of February, where African American people’s achievements are celebrated, and their roles in American history are praised and recognized.
Background on why Black History Month is celebrated in February:
Watch a short historical video on Civil Rights Movement where kids made a change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b3Y9xVvQzw
Share some biographies of famous African Americans
PBS and Reading Rockets have book lists for the month
Storyline Online has online books for grades 2-4 for Black History Month
NEA and We are Teachers have resources, lesson plans and engagement tools for students of all levels Youtube Videos on Unsung Black Heroes
Youtube Videos on Unsung Black Heroes