Study Guides & Resources

An infographic commemorating the historic March on Washington where 250,000 people gathered for civil rights and Dr. King delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech.

How African Americans created a cultural movement that transformed music, fashion, and art worldwide.

An interactive timeline detailing the key events, figures, and legislation of the American Civil Rights Movement from 1954 to 1968.

A detailed visual timeline showing the evolution of Egyptian architecture from mastabas to the great pyramids.

The untold story of Black women's fight for voting rights, from Sojourner Truth to Fannie Lou Hamer.

A vibrant infographic showcasing everyday items you might not know were invented by Black innovators.

Explore the explosion of Black artistic, literary, and musical creativity in 1920s Harlem that transformed American culture forever.

A comprehensive visual timeline covering major empires from Kush to Songhai. Perfect for understanding the scale of African history.

Learn how Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.

Explore the life and legacy of Dr. King, his philosophy of nonviolent resistance, and his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech that changed America.

Learn about Katherine Johnson's brilliant mathematical calculations that made the Moon landing possible and her pioneering role at NASA during the Space Race.

An inspiring infographic featuring powerful queens, activists, and leaders from across the African continent.

Learn about Mae Jemison's groundbreaking journey as the first Black woman to travel in space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992.

Learn about the vital role of HBCUs in African American education, from their founding during Reconstruction to their continued importance in producing Black leaders and professionals.

Explore the courageous life of Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery and then risked her life repeatedly to lead others to freedom via the Underground Railroad.

A 10-minute animated video summary explaining the causes and consequences of the European colonization of Africa.

A comprehensive timeline exploring the history, routes, and devastating impact of the trans-atlantic slave trade from the 15th to the 19th century.

How 6 million African Americans moved from the rural South to urban North between 1916-1970.

Understanding the Black Panther Party's dual focus on revolutionary politics and community programs.

The brief period after the Civil War when Black Americans gained rights, and how it was systematically dismantled.

Learn about the thriving Black community of Greenwood, Oklahoma, and the tragic destruction that followed.

Exploring the philosophy of Black Power, cultural pride, and self-determination in the 1960s-70s.

Understanding the laws, customs, and daily realities of segregation, and the resistance that challenged it.

Discover the secret network that helped thousands of enslaved people escape to freedom, featuring heroes like Harriet Tubman.

Explore the brutal history of slavery in America and the countless acts of resistance by enslaved people who fought for freedom through revolts, escape, and daily defiance.

Discover the transformative period following the Civil War, when newly freed African Americans fought for civil rights, education, and political representation during Reconstruction.