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Our resources page is dedicated to providing educators, students, and families with a wealth of materials that highlight the significance of Black history. From inspiring biographies, historical events and creative activities which we will be adding to over the course of 2025, our collection aims to deepen your appreciation and understanding of Black history and culture. We encourage you to explore these resources, share them with others, and use them to spark meaningful conversations and inspire creativity. Together, let's celebrate the resilience, innovation, and artistry of the Black community, not just during Black History Month, but every day of the year.
American artistic gymnist - 11 Olympic medals and 30 Championship medals making Simone the most decorated gymnast in history.
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (1913 -2003) was an American Civil Rights activist who played a key role in the Montgomery bus boycott. Her arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man in 1955 sparked the boycott.
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was an American bondswoman who escaped from slavery in the South to become a leading abolitionist before the American Civil War.
Download printable fact sheets highlighting the Timeline of Harriets life.