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Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month. The following websites celebrate and honor our African-American heritage with Black History Month educational activities for kids.
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Celebrating Black History Month
Learn a little about three great African-American choreographers: Katherine Dunham, Arthur Mitchell, and Alvin Ailey.
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Celebrating Black History Month through Writing
With Black History Month in full swing, many middle school teachers should consider using the RAFT writing technique to celebrate Black History in their classrooms.
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Disney Celebrates Black History Month
The Disney Channel celebrates Black History Month; This Week in Tv History; Tv viewing recommendations for the week.
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Showtime Celebrates Black History Month
Showtime is celebrating Black History Month with a number of outstanding programs featuring African-Americans in front of and behind the camera. Also, we look back at "Grizzly Adams" in our weekly feature, "This Week In Television History."
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Television Celebrates Black History Month
Television celebrates Black History Monty with a variety of films and documentaries. We preview some of the best. This week in television history looks back at that classic game show "What's My Line."
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Experience Black History Month
Learn about Black history as a family by trying new recipes, reading books, watching a play or taking on a project that celebrates African and Caribbean heritage.
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Black History Month in Schools
Projects and programs promoting the achievements of African Americans introduce students and parents to a rich history of diversity and inclusiveness in school classrooms
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Black History - Dr. Ben Carson's Gifted Hands
Dr. Ben Caron is a world famous pediatric neurosurgeon. A common saying of his is, "We can take charge of our lives." Few know this better than Dr. Carson.
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February is Black History Month
A bit about Black History Month. This article contains the instructions for a Hands Around the World Project.
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SYLVIA ESTES STARK (1839 - 1944)
Sylvia Estes was born into slavery in Clay County, Missouri in 1839. Eventually, her father bought her freedom. The family eventually moved to California and from there, they immigrated to British Northwest.
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Black History Preschool Plans
Black History Month activities for preschool and daycare.
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Blues and All that Jazz!
Let's celebrate Black History with blues and all that jazz! Synocopation and improvisation make
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Fun in February!
February is the shortest month of the year, but a month that is packed with many learning opportunities. Enjoy these different activities and have some fun in February!
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THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN CANADA
In 1793, the Upper Canada Act Against Slavery was passed. The Act inspiried by Governor J.G. Simcoe made Upper Canada the first British Colony to legislate against slavery.
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Recipes with Soul
Web sites to help you explore the world of African American cuisine in celebration of Black History Month
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SHOWTIME Salutes Black History Month
Televisison has a variety of programs honoring Black History Month. This week we begin a two-part series on the topic.
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Afro-beat
The first spotlighted home page in this week's article is the start of a great African culture experience. The Kids Zone, that I have spotlighted below, is just a scratch on the surface of the in-depth and marvelous information that you can access for your Black History lessons next month.
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Biography for Children
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Let Freedom Sing!: Get Your Rights, Jack
In February, 1964, freedom workers were picketing Leb's restaurant in Atlanta. Thousands of passers-by, diners-out, and spectators crowded the four corners of the intersection. Demonstrators lined the two sides of the street. Suddenly an old man dressed in the red-piped, white satin robes of a Klan Cyclops limped through the narrow aisle of the sidewalk between restaurant and curb, leading a line of white-sheeted followers and a half dozen shirt-sleeved boys and men.
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Teaching Diversity: Tips for Educators
Diversity resources for educators, including successful multicultural programs created and implemented by several school districts.
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Valentine’s Day Dances
Spend this weekend dancing the night away, enjoying musicals or learning some sexy moves to surprise your significant other
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Book Review
The 1990's have seen an elevated interest of Black history in Canada. The African-American community has been profoundly touched by its own writers.
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Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
January 21 marks the observation of Martin Luther King Day. The following websites offer educational MLK activities for children to learn about this prominent American.
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Hallelujah and Other Black Musicals
This month, I'm not only celebrating Black History Month, but also the video re-release of the first all-black musical, <i>Hallelujah</i>. I'll also suggest a few additional titles for those who want to explore the African American musicals of classic Hollywood.
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Two George Washingtons
Washington State has two African-Americans in history who share the name of the First President of the United States, George Washington.
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&quot;Shake, Rattle, and Roll&quot;
In the space of two minutes, an entire city lay in ruins.
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JOSIAH HENSON
Josiah Henson was born into slavery on a plantation in Charles County, Maryland on June 15, 1789. Years later, he founded the Dawn Settlement in Chatham, Ontario Canada, for the purpose of helping escaped slaves.
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The Round Barns of Western Wisconsin
African American builder, Alga (Algie) Shivers, is responsible for Vernon County, Wisconsin, being known as the area with the highest concentration of round barns in the country.
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