How do you address Black History Month in World History Class?

In World History, I teach an African history unit in the fall, and I include people and groups of African heritage in other lessons throughout the year. I don't focus on famous Black Americans, (they have 2 years of American history in my state), which is sometimes challenged by parents. My Black students crave positive stories that reflect their heritage and are deeply saddened and discouraged by the accounts of victimization of Black people through a great deal of World History. I would really love if OER had a set of graphic bios, primary sources, or CCOT materials focused on the achievements and contributions of Black heroes of WORLD History, by period. Any chance of creating that? Any other suggestions out there?

Anne Koschmider 11 months ago

Hi Rachel! This page may have some resources of interest.
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Kristin Rimal 10 months ago in reply to Anne Koschmider

Ooooh! I really love the resource you posted. I like the combination of written and video texts. It is very useful for my world history class! Thank you.
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Angela Lee 10 months ago

Hi Rachel, I think there are some resources, and it's always good to ask for more! I like centering the stories of Black resistance to imperialism in Africa, which is the unit I am covering in my AP World courses now.

I had students look at these resources most recently. I also use this map that shows African resistance throughout the whole continent, and that it wasn't just isolated cases of resistance.

I love this Graphic Bio about Yaa Asantewaa, and I give them this short biography about King Menelik of Ethiopia.

Finally, I use the website, BlackPast, especially for leaders during the decolonization movements, but you can basically find some info on any Black leaders. Here's the Global African History link.

Hope this gives you a starting point!
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