Links: MLK & Black History Month

 
Comprehensive source provided by the Seattle Times newspaper. Includes multimedia clips and interviews with famous people.
Learn about the festive and joyous celebration of Kwanzaa.
On the third Monday in January, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.   Scroll down to questions that will help you learn more about Dr. M. L. King.  Follow the links in each section to find the answers.
Selected Reference Sources from Louisiana State University Libraries, Baton Rouge, LA.
Profiled here are African American men and women who have contributed to the advancement of science and engineering. African American chemists, biologists, inventors, engineers, and mathematicians have contributed in both large and small ways.

Test your knowledge of MLK facts with this multiple choice quiz.

Excerpts from King's most famous speeches. The first two are from the "I have a dream" speech; the last is from the speech King gave the day before he was assassinated.
Links to "I Have a Dream" speech.
Classroom ideas and activities.
Chart to print out for younger students as they study MLK.
 
 

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