Celebrating the achievements of African Americans

February is African American History Month—a time dedicated to honoring and celebrating the achievements of African Americans. We encourage our education community to recognize and reflect on the profound impact African Americans have had on American culture, not only during this month but all year round. Let's acknowledge their pivotal roles in advancing civil rights, promoting inclusion, and striving towards racial equity.

Teaching & Learning Resources

Black History Month Lessons and Resources
National Education Association
Classroom resources for Black History Month
PBS
’Freedom Reads: Anti-Bias Book Talk Series
Teaching for Change
Fourth Graders Discuss ‘Don’t Touch My Hair
D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice
Third Graders Learn about Restorative Justice Through the Civil Rights Movement
D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice
A Song About Celebrating You!
Sesame Street
Black History Month Song for Kids
Fyütch
Civil Rights: A Kid-Friendly Explainer
BrainPOP
African American Art Teacher Resources
Smithsonian American Art Museum
African American History Month: National Gallery of Art
blackhistorymonth.gov
Black History Resource Guide for Educators and Families
Center for Racial Justice
Black History Through National Portrait Gallery
Smithsonian Learning Lab
Don’t Teach Black History Without Joy
Education Week
Identity and Agency in US History:
Stanford History Education Group
The 1619 Curriculum Project
Pulitzer Center
The N-Word: Its History, Use, and Impact
ADL