February is Black History Month celebrated in the United States, Canada, and Germany during this time. Many Black inventors have contributed to the items we all use on a daily basis today. Test your knowledge with US and UK based quizzes for more Black History on a global scale. The learning doesn’t have to stop at the end of February. Black history can be incorporated all year-long. Here are a few resources, including an article from Facing History on how to ground your lessons on :
Canadian Black History Month Resources
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood.
