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Black History Month

Explore this collection of Open Education Resources created for Black History Month and that could be used throughout the year to demonstrate the history of African Americans and their contributions to our society. You can add to this collection by adding the keyword tag Black History Month to any appropriate resource on #GoOpenNC.

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Northern Draft Riots During the Civil War
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This collection uses primary sources to explore northern draft riots that occurred during the Civil War. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

Subject:
American History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
Digital Public Library of America
Provider Set:
Primary Source Sets
Author:
Hillary Brady
Date Added:
01/20/2016
Ocean City: A Community of Firsts
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On the coast of North Carolina, on a one mile stretch of Topsail Island, sits the community of Ocean City. This short video explores how this was a special place where Black families could vacation, own property, and enjoy the beach in peace during a time where few places were open to them.

Subject:
American History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Presentation
Author:
NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
Ocean City Beach Citizens Council
NC African American Heritage Commission
Date Added:
01/09/2023
Online Exhibit - Navigating Jim Crow: The Green Book and Oasis Spaces in North Carolina
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This online exhibit explores Victor Green's travel guide, The Green Book, which helped Black travelers during the Jim Crow era. The exhibit takes a closer look at the North Carolina businesses that were featured in his book, and what life was like for Black travelers in North Carolina during this time.

Subject:
American History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Presentation
Author:
NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
NC African American Heritage Commission
Date Added:
01/09/2023
The Poetry of Maya Angelou
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This collection uses primary sources to explore the poetry of Maya Angelou. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

Subject:
American History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
Digital Public Library of America
Provider Set:
Primary Source Sets
Author:
Susan Ketcham
Date Added:
04/11/2016
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
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This collection uses primary sources to explore Lorraine Hansberry's play, A Raisin in the Sun. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

Subject:
American History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
Digital Public Library of America
Provider Set:
Primary Source Sets
Author:
Franky Abbott
Date Added:
10/20/2015
Remix:  Let Freedom Ring: The Life & Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Remixed from:  Let Freedom RIng:  The Life & Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jrby:  EDSITEmentshttps://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plans/let-freedom-ring-life-legacy-martin-luther-king-jr Guided Questions:  How did Martin Luther King Jr. become a famous leader in the civil rights movement?Why do we still celebrate the words of King's "I Have a Dream" speech?To what extent has Dr. King's dream been realized? 

Subject:
Reading Informational Text
Social Studies
Material Type:
Homework/Assignment
Author:
Jeanne Martin-Sainovic
Date Added:
06/01/2020
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
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This collection uses primary sources to explore Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

Subject:
American History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
Digital Public Library of America
Provider Set:
Primary Source Sets
Author:
Lakisha Odlum
Date Added:
01/20/2016
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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This collection uses primary sources to explore Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

Subject:
American History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
Digital Public Library of America
Provider Set:
Primary Source Sets
Author:
Susan Ketcham
Date Added:
01/20/2016
The Transatlantic Slave Trade
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This collection uses primary sources to explore the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

Subject:
American History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
Digital Public Library of America
Provider Set:
Primary Source Sets
Author:
Franky Abbott
Date Added:
10/20/2015
Visual Art During the Harlem Renaissance
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This collection uses primary sources to explore visual art during the Harlem Renaissance. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

Subject:
American History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
Digital Public Library of America
Provider Set:
Primary Source Sets
Author:
Kerry Dunne
Lakisha Odlum
Date Added:
10/20/2015
What is North Carolina's "Juneteenth" story?
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What is Juneteenth? Why do we recognize it? What does it have to do with the history of North Carolina and the United States Colored Troops? This 20-minute video explores North Carolina's Juneteenth story.

Subject:
American History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Presentation
Author:
Historic Stagville State Historic Site
NC State Historic Sites
Tryon Palace
NC African American Heritage Commission
Date Added:
01/09/2023
Women and the Blues
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This collection uses primary sources to explore the impact of women blues performers. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

Subject:
American History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
Digital Public Library of America
Provider Set:
Primary Source Sets
Author:
Melissa Jacobs
Date Added:
01/20/2016