Celebrating Black History and Voices

Explore remarkable people and moments in Black history and culture.

Journey to Freedom and Equality

Social Studies A Historic Home Found The discovery of Harriet Tubman’s homesite gives us clues about her life.
Social Studies What Is Juneteenth? On June 19, people in the U.S. will remember this important historical event.
Social Studies What Does This Statue Stand For? The push to remove statues has Americans debating what these symbols represent.
Social Studies The Little Rock Nine Sixty years ago, nine black students walked into school and changed history.
Social Studies King's Dream Lives On Martin Luther King Jr. helped change the nation. Today, his fight for equal rights continues.
Social Studies Showdown in Selma In 1965, people put their lives in danger during a march for equal voting rights for African-Americans.

Trailblazers and Inspiring Voices

Social Studies History Makers: Bessie Coleman She beat the odds and inspired other pilots to take flight.
Social Studies Setting the Record Straight Major League Baseball recognizes the achievements of some of the greatest Black players.
Social Studies History Makers: Jackie Robinson Seventy-five years ago, he changed baseball—and helped change America.
Social Studies Hidden Hero Meet a little-known math whiz who helped send astronauts into space.
Social Studies He Grew Up to Invent the Super Soaker Meet the inventor of one of the world’s most popular toys— the Super Soaker!
Social Studies 8 Things to Know About Amanda Gorman Meet the 22-year-old poet everyone is talking about!

Kid Changemakers

Kids in the News A Color for Everyone Bellen Woodard’s crayons help kids feel included and celebrate their differences.
Kids in the News Keeping the Dream Alive Yolanda Renee King is following in the footsteps of her famous grandfather.
Kids in the News Riding With Pride A young rodeo star honors the history of Black cowboys.
Kids in the News I’m Working to Save My City! Mari Copeny, 12, is raising money to help her city in a big way. Here’s her story.
Kids in the News I Create Comic Books! This 10-year-old makes comics at home in Delaware.
Kids in the News A Day of Giving Since 2012, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been a day to help people in need.

Videos

Video The Underground Railroad Watch a video to learn more about this secret network of heroes.
Video King’s Dream Watch a video to learn more about Dr. King and his most famous speech.
Video Competing for Equality Watch a video about Jackie Robinson and other inspirational Black athletes.
Video America's Civil War Watch a video to learn more about the Civil War.
VIDEO How Kids Changed the World Hear Ayanna Najuma tell her story about fighting segregation as a child.