The whole idea of token "months" was an attempt to deal with the fact that most history in US classrooms is taught from the Eurocentric/white/male/straight perspective. With that in mind, all of the ideas on this site for learning about Black history could apply to projects about any people's history.

Newsela curated content, activities, and text sets for all our subject products that ampolify Black voices and help students see the world throught their eyes, in their own words.

Our collection of educator resources includes a wide range of flexible, multimedia materials, from primary sources and streaming videos to teaching strategies, lesson plans, and full units. Find resources that will support your students' learning, whether you are teaching a complex moment in history or addressing today's breaking news. 

Talking about race, although hard, is necessary. We are here to provide tools and guidance to empower your journey and inspire conversation.

Revealing moments in black history, with unpublished photos from The New York Times’s archives.  

At the Smithsonian, we share African American history all year round. To mark Black History Month, here are eight objects and videos from the Smithsonian's collections. They represent 12 women whose stories you may not know.