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 children to American playwright Lorraine Hanberry, who was only 29 years old when she won the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play for "A Raisin in the Sun."
Celebrate prominent figures in black history with this special collection of second grade worksheets. Our second grade black history month worksheets feature illustrations of notable men and women along with biographical information. For younger students, there are simple images to color as they get to know these important people who shaped history.