Joplin, Scott
Scott Joplin
Born – 1868, Linden, TX
Tubman, Harriet
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in 1820 in Dorchester County, Maryland, and was a spy, nurse, feminist, and social reformer.
Douglass, Frederick
The biography of Frederick Douglass
Introduction to Black History Month
When exploring African-American history and the inception of Black History Month, there are several important aspects on which to focus.
Black Music Month: A Timeline of the People
The number of actual contributors to the African-American Music Movement is immeasurable, and the impact of these artists has been astounding. Travel through time from Gospel to Rap
Black History: Making a Difference
Black History – Making a Difference The purpose of this special section is to highlight the lives of African-Americans who are making a difference in our world today. The staff of ClassBrain feels that the accomplishments of those listed below are nothing short of outstanding and should be recognized. Tyrone Willingham Tyrone Willingham, formerly the head coach of the football program at Stanford University, was recently announced as the new head coach for the Notre Dame football program. The Black Coaches Association named Tyrone Willingham as “National Coach of the Year” in 1995 and 1996. The BCA is a non-profit organization whose primary function is to foster growth and development of minorities at all levels of sports, both nationally and internationally. Willingham is making a difference today as he is the very first black head coach in any sports club for the Irish. In a sport frequently criticized for its lack of minority head coaches, he is paving the way for future African-American athletes and coaches and should be recognized for his talent. Source: Student Advantage, Inc. Image courtesy of John Hopkins Medicine Dr. Benjamin Carson Image courtesy of John Hopkins Medicine Life wasn’t always joyous for Ben Carson. He went from being a ghetto kid with problems in school to the most celebrated pediatric neurosurgeon in the world, but not without hard work. Ben was the youngest person ever to be named head brain surgeon at John Hopkins Memorial in Maryland. His practice includes traumatic brain injuries, brain and spinal cord tumors, neurological and congenial disorders, and many more specializations. His is active in...
Celebrating Black Chemists
The American Chemical Society salutes Black History Month with a look at three African American chemists.
Black History Timeline
A timeline of Black History
February – Black History Quiz
Black History Month: How Much Do You Really Know? Black History Month: How Much Do You Really Know? It’s important when learning to remember the facts. Here’s your chance to test your knowledge. Choose one answer for each question. Take your time and good luck! 1. Frederick Douglass published which newspaper? Atlantic NewsNorth Star Freedom Today The Douglass Times 2. W.E.B. Du Bois was the founder and general secretary of what movement? African-American Scholar MovementThe Justice Movement Equal Rights Movement The Niagara Movement 3. Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa in what year? 19941988 1999 1984 4. Social reformer Harriet Tubman guided approximately how may slaves to freedom? 30150 300 222 5. In July of 1999, who was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal? Jackie RobinsonRosa Parks Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson Spike Lee 6. Who was the first African-American to be honored on a U.S. postage stamp? Booker T. WashingtonFrederick Douglass Charles Drew Langston Hughes 7. As a result of what case did the Supreme Court rule that segregation in public schools is unconstitutional? United States v. LouisianaBrown v. Board of Education Levers v. Anderson Brown v. Elliott 8. About how many people listened to Martin Luther King, Jr. deliver his famous “I Have a Dream” speech? 50,000500 1,200 250,000 9. What is the definition of lynching? ...Black History – Suggested Films
The Road To Freedom DVD Set Follow in the steps of escaped slaves–and the men hired to hunt them–in this riveting set featuring five complete programs. African-American Heroes of WWII DVD Set The four complete programs in this set illuminate the difficult duty drawn by American’s black soldiers during World War II. Voices of Civil Rights DVD Join us for a fascinating look at one of the defining social movements in America’s history–the Civil Rights Movement–told through the small, personal stories of men, women, and children who lived through this turbulent time. Frederick Douglass DVD As a young man, he experienced the brutality of slavery firsthand. As a leader of the abolitionist movement, he became one of America’s great voices. America’s Black Warriors: Two Wars to Win DVD They battled not just the enemy, but against entrenched racism in the U.S. Armed Forces Colin Powell and others tell the true story of AMERICA’S BLACK WARRIORS. The Underground Railroad DVD This important set explores the world of America’s first civil rights movement through three powerful programs. Cite this… (new...ClassBrains Top 10 Black History Websites
From ClassBrain.com FebruaryClassBrains Top 10 Black History Websites By Sarah Lane Jan 15, 2004, 11:11 PST © Copyright 2003 by ClassBrain.com Cite this… (new...
Black History: People & Organizations
The following is a list of people who made a significant impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Included are short biographies and some important dates relevant to Black History Month.