Letters, an article, a pamphlet, and a song that point to greater black migration from the South and black cultural achievements in the twentieth century. The texts examines how migrations north affected the relationships of African Americans with their southern counterparts.

An excerpt from a novel that explores the tensions of racial passing. Set in Chicago, Passing examines the diverging lives and chance reunions of two light-skinned women.

Eighty-two primary sources explore African American identity in the 20th century. They examine segregation, migrations, protest, community, and what remained to be overcome.

Two poems that explore the struggles of African Americans in the early-twentieth century. Links to both poems by Fenton Johnson are provided, and illustrate the struggles experienced as black man in white America in the 1910s

During World War II, the famed Tuskegee Airmen were fighting wars both on and off the battlefield. These extremely skilled pilots were amongst some of the few and only American pilots skilled and capable enough to take down German jet fighter airplanes. Use this 7-minute video and accompanying lesson to learn more about their accomplishments all while fighting for equality and against segregation in the US military. Support materials are provided. [7:36]

During Reconstruction, federal troops attempted to enforce the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments in the South. [4:00]

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Who or what was Jim Crow? Kim discusses the origin of Jim Crow segregation in the American South. [6:33]

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A televised interview with author John Perkins as he shares both personal and national work towards racial justice. [57:29]

This collection uses primary sources to explore The Watsons Go To BirminghamåÑ1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis. 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.

This activity introduces students to the term Jim Crow and the concept of legally mandated racial segregation.

Students begin to explore African American history and the civil rights movement, serving as a launch for further discussions around discrimination, justice, and valuing individuals.

This thoughtful unit explores the history of school desegregation legislation, including a discussion of the impact of the Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education decisions. A six-week plan of lessons, along with other sample lesson plans. Includes annotated bibliographies. While this is an older unit, it is still relevant.