Langston Hughes was a dynamic artist who wrote several important works throughout his lifetime (1902-67). We have chosen to highlight his “Harlem” poem, written in 1951.
We have included a copy of the poem as well as questions and answers for your students.
For more resources for teaching during Hughes’ lifetime check out our PowerPoints:
This quick 2 minute video shows people marching and crowds singing during the important 1963 event. We liked it because the people shown do not seem to know they are on film and it is nice to see “unposed” moments.
For more on this event check out our Civil Right Movement PowerPoint.
Narrated by Ronald Reagan, this film highlights the achievements of the Tuskegee Airmen in WWII.
For more WWII era resources check out our PowerPoints and Simulation Games:
US History
World History
This purpose of this film, Palmour Street, is to help parents understand the best ways to raise their children, especially in the face of obstacles.
We feel it is worth showing to students because it shows an African American family in rural Georgia in the 1950s as a normal functioning family, important images for all to see as the Civil Rights Movement takes over much of the discussion about Black History beginning in this decade.
It can be shown in contrast to the other major themes of the 50s, consumerism and technicolor.
For more Black History Month resources check out our PowerPoints:
Langston Hughes was a prolific writer of poetry, articles, novels, plays, and short stories during the Harlem Renaissance.
We have included a copy of his poem, Merry-Go-Round, along with questions and answers.
For more on this era check out our 1920s PowerPoint.
This film shows the daily life of Henry Browne and family, farmers from Georgia. The film links his daily activities on the peanut farm to victory in the war.
We are highlighting this film in celebration of Black History month.
For more Black History resources see our PowerPoint specials.
For more WWII resources check out our PowerPoints:
Simulation games:
A new PBS documentary For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots, details the military contributions of African Americans.
The U.S. Army created an edited 25-minute version of the film and corresponding high school and college facilitator guides. The materials, structured to fit a classroom timeframe, are versatile and can compliment studies in American history, civics, social studies and ROTC programs.
Two professors holding PhD’s in curriculum development created the facilitator guides. These guides define course outcomes, general information, important facts and post viewing questions for each chapter.
The chapters of the film are divided according to wars, which allow educators the option to adapt the materials to fit specific topical discussions. The 25-minute version can be shown in its entirety or according to appropriate content. Either way, educators can customize the video footage to support several presentation formats.
We are lucky enough to have access to each chapter and accompanying questions for both high school and college.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Revolution
Chapter 3: The Civil War
Chapter 4: WWI
Chapter 5: WWII
Chapter 6: The Korean War
Chapter 7: The Vietnam War
Chapter 8: The Middle East
Chapter 9: Conclusion
This Office of War Information video shows the training and educating of African Americans during WWII at Black colleges.
Terrific historical footage including soldiers, flying classes, lab technicians, automotive repair, and more.
Check out our US History WWII and World History WWII PowerPoints.
