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Make it: Harvard Law's First Deafblind Grad

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grades K–12

Haben Girma: To Harvard and Beyond

Be inspired by the indomitable spirit and intellect of Haben Girma, who graduated from Harvard Law while living with deaf-blindness.

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a new republic

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grades 3–12

A New Republic

Discover how artist Kehinde WIley redefines traditional portraits with his paintings of Black men and women. What do his paintings communicate? What questions do they raise?

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The History Makers: Anniversary 2020. 20 Days, 20 Nights Virtual Celebration & Convening 12.1-12.20 2020

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grades 3–12

African American Oral Histories

Get lost in this gold mine of in-depth and highly accessible video interviews and biographies of notable African American people.

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Men of Bronze, International Harlem

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grades 3–12

Harlem Hellfighters

Watch this video documenting the heroic achievements of the 369th Infantry Regiment, an all-Black unit that fought for the U.S. during WWI and WWII.

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doing research, breaking barriers

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grades 3–12

Doing Research, Breaking Barriers

Find inspiration in the story of science educator and graduate student Adania Flemming, who studies marine life at the University of Florida.

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1609 Yanga's Army

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grades 3–12

Gaspar Yanga, Rebel and Liberator

Travel back to the late 16th century to learn about the courageous leader of one of the earliest rebellions of enslaved people in the Americas.

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Jazz Hip-Hop

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grades 3–12

Jazz: The Mother of Hip-Hop

Sit down with jazz musician Robert Glasper, as he shows the jazz origins of famous hip-hop samples and tracks.

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grades 3–12

Matthew Henson: Arctic Explorer

Discover the trailblazing accomplishments of Matthew Henson, who broke boundaries both as an arctic explorer and African American.

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Wilma Rudolph

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grades 3–12

Essential Black History Texts

Browse, select, and read from this great collection of nonfiction and fiction texts written by Black writers, artists, and activists.

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grades 3–12

Your Heritage

Create (or write) something that represents your background and culture. Interview family members for extra help with details and perspectives.

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Kids talk about black history

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grades 2–5

Kids Talk About Black History

Listen as these kids share what they know about Black history. What's something new that you learned, and what do you want to know more about?

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African drumming

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grades 3–8

African Drumming

Explore the influential history of African drumming, and try out some of the key techniques. Click through and watch the other videos.

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