PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Black History Month began as 'Negro History Week' in 1926.
It was started by Harvard educated historian Carter G. Woodson.
Woodson was disturbed by the lack of black figures in his history books.
Woodson choose the second week of February because it was the birth month of Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass.
Don't get excited! We're not playing a game.
Choose a Category
- Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
- Politics/Millitary
- Sports
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- Literature
- Fashion and Beauty
- Science and Mathematics
- Business and Technology
Based on what I know of your interests, I will assign you a person in the category you chose.
You will prepare a research paper between 250-500 words. Yay!
You will also prepare an oral presentation and a visual aid to share with the class.
You will also complete a creative project inspired by the person you were assigned.
Examples of Creative Projects
- Recitation of an author's work
- A piece of art created in the style of the artist
