Free Printable Black History Month Lesson Plans and Activities

Free Printable Black History Month Lesson Plans and Activities Carter G. Woodson created the idea of Black History Month in 1926, but it wasn't until 50 years later when the first February Black History Month was celebrated during the United States bicentennial. Here are free printable black history lessons. Black History Month explores the history, culture, struggles and contributions of the African diaspora (displaced or forced immigration population) in the US, Canada and UK (they observe African-American history month in October). Use these activities in your classroom or homeschool. For 2012, MLK Jr. Day falls on Jan. 16. Read on...