Articles related to "Harriet Tubman"
Harriet Tubman: The Moses to American Slaves
Harriet Tubman, the "Moses of her people," is perhaps the most famous of the UGRR "conductors." She made 19 trips into the South and helped over 300 slaves travel the Underground Railroad to freedom.
harriet tubman • freedom • slavery • civil war
Harriet Tubman, the "Moses of her people," is perhaps the most famous of the UGRR "conductors." She made 19 trips into the South and helped over 300 slaves travel the Underground Railroad to freedom.
harriet tubman • freedom • slavery • civil war
Frederick Douglass' Journey
On September 3rd, 1838 Frederick Douglass, a black man, escaped to a free state, beginning his journey as one of the most important abolitionists in history.
frederick douglass • slavery • underground railroad • harriet tubman • freedom
On September 3rd, 1838 Frederick Douglass, a black man, escaped to a free state, beginning his journey as one of the most important abolitionists in history.
frederick douglass • slavery • underground railroad • harriet tubman • freedom
Harriet Tubman - Black Moses
Profile of Harriet Tubman, heroine of the Underground Railroad.
harriet tubman • civilwar • slavery • underground railroad
Profile of Harriet Tubman, heroine of the Underground Railroad.
harriet tubman • civilwar • slavery • underground railroad
Children's Books Lead to Interest in African History
Personal connections--sometimes through literary protagonists we care about--may be the best way to introduce children to Africa.
african history • children • children's literature • african children's literature • ibby
Personal connections--sometimes through literary protagonists we care about--may be the best way to introduce children to Africa.
african history • children • children's literature • african children's literature • ibby
Jacob Lawrence
Short biography of one of the first African-American painters to move beyond race barriers and achieve international fame.
jacob lawrence • african-american artists • the migration of the negro • harlem renaissance • claude mckay
Short biography of one of the first African-American painters to move beyond race barriers and achieve international fame.
jacob lawrence • african-american artists • the migration of the negro • harlem renaissance • claude mckay
Lesson on Underground Railroad
Teach students about slavery during Black History Month by having them write an essay about the Underground Railroad.
lesson on the underground railroad • teach about harriet tubman • writing activity for black history month • underground railroad project ideas • students writing a book
Teach students about slavery during Black History Month by having them write an essay about the Underground Railroad.
lesson on the underground railroad • teach about harriet tubman • writing activity for black history month • underground railroad project ideas • students writing a book
The Baltimore Symphony's OrchKids
OrchKids, a new initiative of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, teaches disadvantaged youth about classical music, respect and order and keeps kids interested, too
orchkids • baltimore symphony orchestra • dan trahey • harriet tubman elementary school • classical music after-school programs
OrchKids, a new initiative of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, teaches disadvantaged youth about classical music, respect and order and keeps kids interested, too
orchkids • baltimore symphony orchestra • dan trahey • harriet tubman elementary school • classical music after-school programs
The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad existed as far back as the 1770s, and by the 1830s a bigger network of abolitionists including Harriet Tubman helped slaves escape to Canada.
the underground railroad • african-americans escape slavery • harriet tubman • fugitive slave act • comopromise of 1850
The Underground Railroad existed as far back as the 1770s, and by the 1830s a bigger network of abolitionists including Harriet Tubman helped slaves escape to Canada.
the underground railroad • african-americans escape slavery • harriet tubman • fugitive slave act • comopromise of 1850
Thomas Garrett: Giving His All For Freedom (Part 1)
Thomas Garrett, a native of Pennsylvania who moved to Delaware, put his Quaker convictions to work in helping over 2700 slaves escape. He also lost his fortune in a court ruling when a slaveholder sued him and a partener in the Underground Railroad
thomas garrett • lawsuit • delaware • pennsylvania • quaker
Thomas Garrett, a native of Pennsylvania who moved to Delaware, put his Quaker convictions to work in helping over 2700 slaves escape. He also lost his fortune in a court ruling when a slaveholder sued him and a partener in the Underground Railroad
thomas garrett • lawsuit • delaware • pennsylvania • quaker
If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to travel on the Underground Railroad. Well, here is your chance to find out. This book will take you on a journey that you will never forget.
underground railroad • great books for kids • fugitive slaves • canada • escape route
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to travel on the Underground Railroad. Well, here is your chance to find out. This book will take you on a journey that you will never forget.
underground railroad • great books for kids • fugitive slaves • canada • escape route
Let’s Attend a Slave Auction
Imagine that you live in Maryland in 1854. You are an abolitionist. You hate slavery, but feel that you need to keep up with the times. There is a slave auction at the local auction house. You decide to go.
slavery • slave auction • harriet tubman • abolitionist • mary alward
Imagine that you live in Maryland in 1854. You are an abolitionist. You hate slavery, but feel that you need to keep up with the times. There is a slave auction at the local auction house. You decide to go.
slavery • slave auction • harriet tubman • abolitionist • mary alward
Middle Georgia Museums, US
Throughout middle Georgia, in Macon, Eatonton and Milledgeville, traditions merge with the past at various museums.
harriet tubman • tubman african american museum • noel collection of african art • segregation and the passage of jim crow lawsauthor • the color purple
Throughout middle Georgia, in Macon, Eatonton and Milledgeville, traditions merge with the past at various museums.
harriet tubman • tubman african american museum • noel collection of african art • segregation and the passage of jim crow lawsauthor • the color purple
United States of America's Historic Birthday
After America's early Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1776, the date became historic.
declaration of independence • july 4th in philadelphia • thomas jefferson • national archives in washington • america’s early congress
After America's early Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1776, the date became historic.
declaration of independence • july 4th in philadelphia • thomas jefferson • national archives in washington • america’s early congress
African Canadians
February is Black History Month (or African Heritage Month). So I've decided to look at a few noteworthy African Canadians, that is, Canadians of African descent.
canada • african
February is Black History Month (or African Heritage Month). So I've decided to look at a few noteworthy African Canadians, that is, Canadians of African descent.
canada • african
Daring Women
A list taken by a postcard book, "Women Who Dared," revisits brave women from all walks of life who made a positive difference in the lives of women and men.
women • difference • made a difference • mom • sister
A list taken by a postcard book, "Women Who Dared," revisits brave women from all walks of life who made a positive difference in the lives of women and men.
women • difference • made a difference • mom • sister
Differentiated Instruction for Auditory Learners
Teachers can accommodate auditory learners in lesson plans by including activities that focus on hearing and speaking.
types of learners • types of learning styles • differentiated instruction • auditory learners • mutiple intelligences
Teachers can accommodate auditory learners in lesson plans by including activities that focus on hearing and speaking.
types of learners • types of learning styles • differentiated instruction • auditory learners • mutiple intelligences
NOTABLE FIGURES IN CANADIAN BLACK HISTORY
Many people, both Black and White contributed to Canadian Black History. I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to some of them.
mary alward • mary • alward • black history event • black
Many people, both Black and White contributed to Canadian Black History. I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to some of them.
mary alward • mary • alward • black history event • black
Black Blues Are Born
In the fields of America's south slaves develop a work-singing rhythm known as Call and Response. Ma Rainey marries Pa Rainey.
ma rainey • mother of the blues • african slaves • folk music • call and response
In the fields of America's south slaves develop a work-singing rhythm known as Call and Response. Ma Rainey marries Pa Rainey.
ma rainey • mother of the blues • african slaves • folk music • call and response
Children's Book Awards
Authors and illustrators win them every year! Learn what the Newbery, Caldecott, and other well-known children's book awards mean, and who were the lastest winners.
children's book awards • newbery medal • john newbery medal • caldecott medal • randolph caldecott medal
Authors and illustrators win them every year! Learn what the Newbery, Caldecott, and other well-known children's book awards mean, and who were the lastest winners.
children's book awards • newbery medal • john newbery medal • caldecott medal • randolph caldecott medal
War Hawks and Doves: A "Muster" for American Women Writers
A literary salute ("muster") to women writers from the late 1800's to the late 1930's who wrote stories which contained incredible historical context related to wars and depressions and women's struggles.
modernist era • wars and depressions • american women writers of the modernist era • literary "muster"
A literary salute ("muster") to women writers from the late 1800's to the late 1930's who wrote stories which contained incredible historical context related to wars and depressions and women's struggles.
modernist era • wars and depressions • american women writers of the modernist era • literary "muster"
Why Just Black History Month
Why do we only have a Black History Month? Shouldn't all other nationalities whose ancestors immigrated to America have a month dedicated to studying their history.
black history month • native american history • chinese american history • irish american history • american history
Why do we only have a Black History Month? Shouldn't all other nationalities whose ancestors immigrated to America have a month dedicated to studying their history.
black history month • native american history • chinese american history • irish american history • american history
African Hebrew Israelites
Founded by Ben Ammi in the 1960s, The African Hebrew Israelite movement is a rejection of American culture and materialism.
ben ammi • ben carter • soul vegeteraian • vegan • black
Founded by Ben Ammi in the 1960s, The African Hebrew Israelite movement is a rejection of American culture and materialism.
ben ammi • ben carter • soul vegeteraian • vegan • black
Book Review: Hippocrene Guide to The Underground Railroad
This is a review of a book that tries to detail the Underground Railroad and the sites one can see today. If you plan on visiting UGRR sites, perhaps as a family vacation, this book is handy.
underground railroad • book • sites • monuments • buildings
This is a review of a book that tries to detail the Underground Railroad and the sites one can see today. If you plan on visiting UGRR sites, perhaps as a family vacation, this book is handy.
underground railroad • book • sites • monuments • buildings
Celebrate America's Birthday in Philadelphia
The adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is recognized as America's birthday.
fireworks in philadelphia • declaration of independence • july 4th holiday • city of brotherly love • celebrating america's birthday
The adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is recognized as America's birthday.
fireworks in philadelphia • declaration of independence • july 4th holiday • city of brotherly love • celebrating america's birthday
Part III: Taking a Hold of History: How Black Families Can Provide the Best Hertiage-Based Curriculum
One thing black homeschoolers can pride themselves on is their ability to give their children the best heritage-based education around. That can't be said about virtual charters. Read why.
One thing black homeschoolers can pride themselves on is their ability to give their children the best heritage-based education around. That can't be said about virtual charters. Read why.
Springfield, Illinois Marks Lincoln Bicentennial
Abraham Lincoln spent 24 years in Springfield, Illinois. Visitors can trace his life here at key historic sites in 2009, the 200th anniversary of his birth.
lincoln bicentennial • springfield illinois • lincoln home national historic site • land of lincoln • lincoln tomb
Abraham Lincoln spent 24 years in Springfield, Illinois. Visitors can trace his life here at key historic sites in 2009, the 200th anniversary of his birth.
lincoln bicentennial • springfield illinois • lincoln home national historic site • land of lincoln • lincoln tomb
The African-American Continuum
It is perhaps most fitting that Mr. Barack Hussein Obama the offspring of both black African and white American parents will become the first black to take the oath.
obama inauguration • president barack obama • rev. dr. martin luther king jr. legacy • president abraham lincoln • american civil rights movement
It is perhaps most fitting that Mr. Barack Hussein Obama the offspring of both black African and white American parents will become the first black to take the oath.
obama inauguration • president barack obama • rev. dr. martin luther king jr. legacy • president abraham lincoln • american civil rights movement
The Parker House: An Inventive Station on the UGRR
After learning about "conductor" John Parker in the last installment, this piece looks at his house and factory, which served as Parker's "station" on the Underground Railroad.
john parker • parker house • ripley • ohio • foundry
After learning about "conductor" John Parker in the last installment, this piece looks at his house and factory, which served as Parker's "station" on the Underground Railroad.
john parker • parker house • ripley • ohio • foundry
Become An Activist
Here are steps to become an activist for social causes. Activism is a movement addressing an issue, perhaps by petitions, rallies and lifestyle changes. Make a difference
activism • social issues • social justice • activist • petition
Here are steps to become an activist for social causes. Activism is a movement addressing an issue, perhaps by petitions, rallies and lifestyle changes. Make a difference
activism • social issues • social justice • activist • petition
Black Gospel Music Artists
Africans have been creating music using stylistic voice as well as wind, string, percussion and brass instruments for centuries. The music speaks to the soul.
gospel singers • early spirituals • africans create new music • aretha franklin and the clara ward singers • who was reverend james cleveland
Africans have been creating music using stylistic voice as well as wind, string, percussion and brass instruments for centuries. The music speaks to the soul.
gospel singers • early spirituals • africans create new music • aretha franklin and the clara ward singers • who was reverend james cleveland
Embodyment :: "The Narrow Scope of Things"
Embodyment used to be thorned roses and ominous skies. Now they are daisies and bright sunsets, and it's all on the shoulders of their new lead singer.
embodyment • the narrow scope of things • tooth & nail records • solid state records • embrace the eternal
Embodyment used to be thorned roses and ominous skies. Now they are daisies and bright sunsets, and it's all on the shoulders of their new lead singer.
embodyment • the narrow scope of things • tooth & nail records • solid state records • embrace the eternal
Famous People Without Children
Celebrites and historical figures without children
celebrities • childfree • historical figures
Celebrites and historical figures without children
celebrities • childfree • historical figures
Rosa Parks by Douglas Brinkley
A review of an in-depth book about the life of the civil rights activist who inspired the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott.
rosa parks • rosa louise parks • rosa parks by douglas brinkley • douglas brinkley • montgomery bus boycott
A review of an in-depth book about the life of the civil rights activist who inspired the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott.
rosa parks • rosa louise parks • rosa parks by douglas brinkley • douglas brinkley • montgomery bus boycott
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD MUSEUMS by Mary Haegele
Museums preserving the history of the underground railroad.
museum • underground • slave • runaway • hide blacks
Museums preserving the history of the underground railroad.
museum • underground • slave • runaway • hide blacks
Gifts of Love and Caring
Even before I could read, I loved books. Later, I realized the power of words. I loved putting pen to paper. My love of books and writing are the results of loving and caring teachers. Thank you, Miss Carver and Mr. Chrysler.
great books for kids • books • writing • nancy drew • mary alward
Even before I could read, I loved books. Later, I realized the power of words. I loved putting pen to paper. My love of books and writing are the results of loving and caring teachers. Thank you, Miss Carver and Mr. Chrysler.
great books for kids • books • writing • nancy drew • mary alward
Superheroes Come in All Colors - Media Updates
Donald McQuay tells of his struggles to publish and sell a line of Black Superheroes. Media update on Pokemon Trading cards ship early and Laura Croft goes Sci-Fi.
donald mcquay • black superheroes • minorities in comics • ethnic characters in comics • pokemon trading cards
Donald McQuay tells of his struggles to publish and sell a line of Black Superheroes. Media update on Pokemon Trading cards ship early and Laura Croft goes Sci-Fi.
donald mcquay • black superheroes • minorities in comics • ethnic characters in comics • pokemon trading cards
African American History Month
African Americans have contributed to national and international landscapes with a focused vision and a myriad of achievements.
where can i find books about african american inve • ain't i a woman too by sojourner truth • who founded black history month • african american leaders • cultural achievements
African Americans have contributed to national and international landscapes with a focused vision and a myriad of achievements.
where can i find books about african american inve • ain't i a woman too by sojourner truth • who founded black history month • african american leaders • cultural achievements
Famous People with Narcolepsy
Despite having this chronic sleep disorder, famous people with narcolepsy have battled to gain their success. Here are some inspirational celebrities with narcolepsy.
famous people with narcolepsy • celebrities with narcolepsy • famous narcoleptics • narcoleptics • narcoleptic celebrities
Despite having this chronic sleep disorder, famous people with narcolepsy have battled to gain their success. Here are some inspirational celebrities with narcolepsy.
famous people with narcolepsy • celebrities with narcolepsy • famous narcoleptics • narcoleptics • narcoleptic celebrities
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