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On the last day of Black History Month, we are honoring Louis Armstrong, the famous jazz musician. This display can be found in our Middle School. Did you know Louis Armstrong initially became well-known as a jazz music pioneer during the 1920s and ‘30s? During that time, Armstrong provided innovative contributions as an instrumentalist and vocalist that were fundamental to Jazz’s stylistic evolution and signature sound. By the 1950s and ‘60s, Armstrong had transcended his legendary Jazz status and achieved universal acclaim as a beloved entertainer performing American popular music around the world, including his classic song, “What a Wonderful World.” Find out more about Louis Armstrong here: https://teachrock.org/traceitback/louis-armstrong/

This February we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. This display can be found in our Middle School. Did you know George Washington Carver developed hundreds of new products from the sweet potato, peanut, and other crops, and his discoveries earned him a national spotlight? He was a scientist, educator, artist, inventor, and humanitarian. Born into slavery during the Civil War, became the first black graduate from Iowa Agricultural College. Carver then took a teaching position at the Tuskegee Institute, where he taught farmers how to nourish the soil, conserve resources, and feed their families. Find out more about George Washington Carver here: https://www.tuskegee.edu/support-tu/george-washington-carver

This February, we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. This display can be found in our Middle School. Did you know Angela Davis became an international symbol of resistance in the early '70s during her 18 months in jail for a crime she did not commit? Before the “Free Angela” social justice movement that inspired John Lennon and Yoko Ono to record a song, Davis was involved in the civil rights movement through the Black Panther Party, but found women leaders more accepted in the Communist party. After being found not guilty, she returned to teaching and published several books, speaking out about prison reform, women’s rights, racial equality, and the inequality of capitalism. Find out more about Angela Davis here: https://wams.nyhistory.org/growth-and-turmoil/feminism-and-the-backlash/angela-davis/

Maya Angelou This February we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. This display can be found in our Middle School. Did you know Maya Angelou has earned numerous awards for her writing, including a Tony Award, an Emmy Award and a Pulitzer Prize? Angelou’s writings have altered society for the better, bringing greater diversity into the theater and literature. Her autobiographical works provide powerful insights into the evolution of Black women in the 20th century. Find out more about Maya Angelou here: https://www.womenofthehall.org/inductee/maya-angelou/

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This February we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. This display can be found in our Middle School. Did you know Nelson Mandela served 27 years in prison before being released and becoming South Africa’s first black president? South African history includes 250 years under colonial rule before segregation was institutionalized, resulting in the total segregation of the races, also known as Apartheid. The 1950s were characterized by peaceful protests, boycotts, and defiance of the laws. One such demonstration of 20,000 people in Sharpeville gained international attention when police opened fire on the unarmed crowd. The outlawed political parties in charge of the protests were driven underground until leaders like Nelson Mandela were caught and tried for treason. Protests continued, and the combined internal turmoil and international pressure led white South Africans to vote to end Apartheid in 1992. As a leader, Mandela lead the country through a transitional time with his tenacity, discipline, and his commitment to a free and democratic South Africa. Find out more about Nelson Mandela here: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/mandela/teach/

This February we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. This display can be found in our Middle School. Did you know Martin Luther King Jr. is the only non-president to have a national holiday and a statue on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.? During the less than 13 years Dr. King led the civil rights movement, his teachings of nonviolent resistance and inspirational writings on equality gained international recognition and are still relevant today. The King Center in Atlanta continues Dr. King’s mission. Find out more about Martin Luther King Jr. here: https://thekingcenter.org/about-tkc/martin-luther-king-jr/

This February we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. This display can be found in our Middle School. Did you know Jackie Robinson led the Brooklyn Dodgers to six National League titles and one victorious World Series during his 10-year career? In addition to being the first official black man to play in the big leagues, Robinson was a champion for civil rights. The Jackie Robinson Museum is located in New York City. Find out more about Jackie Robinson here: https://www.jackierobinsonmuseum.org/learn/student-family-resources/

This February, we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. This display can be found in our Middle School. Did you know W.E.B. Du Bois was the first African American to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard in 1896? He is well known for publishing the NAACP’s magazine, The Crisis, which publicized the achievements of African American writers and other intellectuals. Find out more about W.E.B Du Bois here: https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/media-and-interactives/artists/du-bois-web/

This February, we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. This display can be found in our Middle School. Did you know Frederick Douglass was still considered an escaped slave when he wrote his first autobiography? He wrote a total of three books about his life, was a skilled speaker for the abolition of slavery, and was a supporter of women’s rights. Did you know that after abolitionists officially bought his freedom, Douglass’ family settled in the Rochester area before moving to Washington, D.C., in 1872? Find out more about Frederick Douglass here: https://www.nps.gov/frdo/learn/historyculture/frederickdouglass.htm

This February, we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. This display can be found in our Middle School. Did you know that before Mae Jemison became the first African American woman in space, she was a medical doctor? Mae grew up loving science and space, and after practicing as a doctor, she applied to NASA to be an astronaut in 1987, which led to her trip on the Endeavor shuttle, which circled the Earth 127 times in 1992. Currently, Jemison is leading the 100 Year Starship project. Find out more about Mae Jemison here: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mae-jemison

This February, we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. This display can be found in our Middle School. Did you know Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist long before she refused to give up her seat on the bus during the Montgomery bus boycotts? She was very active in the Montgomery NAACP and other organizations that advocated for justice under Jim Crow laws and the desegregation of schools. Find out more about Rosa Parks here: https://rosaparksbiography.org/

This February we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. This display can be found in our Middle School. Did you know Malcolm X was a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement who gave voice to the victims of racial violence? Although his views on peaceful resistance differed from that of Martin Luther King Jr., his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1963 changed his stance to that of tolerance of all races. He was assassinated in 1965. Find out more about Malcolm X here: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/americon-lp-malcolm-x/lesson-plan/

This February we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. This display can be found in our Middle School. Did you know Muhammad Ali earned the world heavyweight championship in boxing three times and was also a vocal civil rights advocate? The Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, KY, provides education and community engagement to continue Ali's legacy and inspire greatness. Find out more about Muhammad Ali here: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/americon-lp-muhammad-ali/lesson-plan/

This February, we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. This display can be found in our Middle School. Did you know Jesse Owens was the first African American captain of the Ohio State University track team and competed in the 1936 Olympics? A museum and memorial park is dedicated to him in his birth state of Alabama. Find out more about Jesse Owens here: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ush22-soc-ushowensohio/jesse-owens-american-hero/

This February we are celebrating Black History Month by honoring historical figures. This display can be found in our Middle School. Did you know Harriet Tubman made approximately 13 trips shepherding enslaved African Americans to the north, as well as telling her story during women’s rights assemblies throughout the 1850’s? The official Harriet Tubman Day is March 10, the date of her death. Find out more about Harriet Tubman here: https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2020/06/harriet-tubman-conductor-on-the-underground-railroad/

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