Black History Month

# Celebrating Black Excellence Use this collection of resources to celebrate Black History Month and the contributions of important Black American humanitarians by opening up a wider discussion about their struggles and the preservation of history. ## Key Learning Outcomes: 1. Contextualize and summarize some major events during the Civil Rights Movement, including the Aug. 28, 1963, march to the Lincoln Memorial 2. Recognize and celebrate the contributions of various Black Americans to society by reflecting on their impact, significance and struggles 3. Discuss how sculptures and art serve as a platform for social commentary and preservation ## How to Use This Playlist: This playlist features a diverse collection of resources to support your lesson planning for Black History Month and beyond. To preview a track, scroll down and select the track to preview. Here are some suggestions on how to use the resources: ***Civil Rights Movement Explorable Scene*** - Transport students to the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where over a quarter of a million people assembled and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. While students are here, they will also see visual clues that aim to convey the efforts of civil rights groups and activists who helped pass new laws. - [Civil Rights Explorable Scene](https://edvr.se/U7Z-Erb-62j/civil-rights-movement) ***Honoring and Preserving Memory 360 Images*** – This collection of powerful 360-degree images captures iconic monuments and memorials that pay tribute to significant figures in American history. You can use these images to discuss the legacy of humanitarians who have shaped American society. From the Roy Wilkins Memorial in honor of the activist and former executive director of the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People or NAACP, founded in 1909, to the statue dedicated to the memory of Abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman, who spent her life fighting to free other enslaved people. - Statue of Harriet Tubman - Martin Luther King Statue at the San Bernardino City Hall - Roy Wilkins Memorial ***Visual Testament to African American Resilience*** - The "Ring of Genealogy" by Hubert Massey preserves African-American history through its bronze nameplates honoring iconic figures. This mural was specially commissioned for the Charles H. Wright Museum's Ford Freedom Rotunda in Detroit, Michigan. Some questions to ask students could include how art and sculpture reflect a community's collective heritage. Can they give examples of other works that commemorate and preserve memory? - Charles H. Wright Museum, Rotunda