Barbara Jordan was the first African American woman to be elected to Congress from the South, and was an inspiration to all involved in American politics.

Introduce students to the influential, trailblazing African American athlete Althea Gibson with this reading comprehension worksheet.

Have your social studies student try her hand and writing her own protest song in this creative worksheet.

Children learn about the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in this timeline activity.

In this historical heroes worksheet, children are introduced to Booker T. Washington, who rose from slavery to help found Tuskegee University and advocate for the educational and civl rights of fellow African Americans.

Children are introduced to Amelia Boynton Robinson, a civil rights activist who got her start at a young age accompanying her mother as she registered African Americans to vote.

In this puzzle, children will find and circle eight words related to the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

Learn about Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to go to space, in this middle-grade worksheet!

Learn about an influential figure in Black history with the help of this graphic organizer!

Introduce middle school readers to one of the leaders of the Harlem Renaissance with Langston Hughes’s poem “Mother to Son.”

Research famous and fascinating figures in Black history with the help of this worksheet!

Children read a brief biography of world renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, then answer a series of reading comprehension questions.