Video
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.

Video
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?

Website/App
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.
Video
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.

Video
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.
Video
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.

Video
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.

Article/Ebook
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.

Article/Ebook
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.
Activity
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.
Video
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?

Video
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.