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Shirley Chisholm speaking at a microphone

Different Sources, Different Perspectives: Georgia Student Discovers the “Good Fight” of Shirley Chisholm

March 25, 2021March 29, 2021 by Stephanie, posted in National History Day, Research

Read about one student's research into historical photographs to create a National History Day documentary about Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm.

Spotlight: Finding Footage for National History Day Projects — The Unwritten Record

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by kdonohue, posted in National History Day, Online Tools, Research

Check out our sister blog, The Unwritten Record, for a great list of film footage for National History Day projects for this year's theme: "Communication in History: The Key to Understanding"!

March 24, 2021 Dignity and Justice for All: Stories of Protest, Resistance, and Change. With images of book covers

Dignity and Justice for All: A Virtual Conference for Educators

February 11, 2021February 10, 2021 by kdonohue, posted in Professional Development, Programs

Join the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum for a virtual conference for educators on March 24, 2021: Dignity and Justice for All: Stories of Protest, Resistance, and Change.

Students in classroom in Moton High School

Teaching Resources for Black History Month

February 5, 2021February 4, 2021 by kdonohue, posted in Teaching Activities & Lesson Plans

Find primary sources and educational activities for teaching about African American history during Black History Month or any time.

“A Phenomenal Story”: A Student Discovers the Barrier-Breaking Life and Work of Dr. Patricia Bath

January 19, 2021January 14, 2021 by kdonohue, posted in National History Day

Read about one student's research into legislative, genealogical and video sources to create a National History Day documentary project about Dr. Patricia Bath.

Hand raising in the air in front of an American flag at a march at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, in 2000

The Bill of Rights and Expanding Rights in America

December 10, 2020 by kdonohue, posted in Exhibits, Online Tools, Teaching Activities & Lesson Plans

Find primary source documents and teaching activities related to protecting and expanding rights in America in commemoration of Bill of Rights Day on December 15.