Black History Month

February is observed as "Black History Month" in America. Its precursor, "Negro History Week," was created by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926 and observed on the second week of February. Woodson choose that week in that month to honor the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history.

Use the resources below to learn more and teach about Black History:

• National Council for the Social Studies
• Library of Congress African American History Month
• History Channel: Black History Month 
• Missouri History and Heritage:
  • What Do We Stand For? (Resources and lesson plans) ​|  Video  
  • We Shall Overcome (Resources and lesson plans)  | Video 
• PBS: Ten Must-Watch Black History Documentaries 
  • Black History Month Teaching resources
• Education World: Celebrate Black History Month  
• NEA: Black History Month Lessons and Resources