by When it comes to celebrating Black History Month and talking about the prominent figures that have made their mark on American history, we must talk about Afro-Latino History. To that end, we must highlight the contributions of Arturo Schomburg who, as a young boy in his native island of Puerto Rico, was told that […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Blog Hop & Printable
by Fifty-three years ago, Martin Luther King, Jr. gazed out over a crowd of 250,000 civil rights supporters and delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. His powerful words have echoed across time and space to become one of the most famous speeches in modern […]
George Washington Carver: Facts, Activities, and Resources
by George Washington Carver became one of the most prominent scientists in U.S. history because of his natural gifts and incredible desire to learn. Born a slave, Carver was a sickly boy who was kidnapped and orphaned as a child. Yet despite these disadvantages, he grew up to be a significant historical figure. Rather than […]
5 Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids
by Ever since the kids were small, they’ve heard us discuss Martin Luther King, Jr. We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day because it is very special to us. We believe in equality, and this historic activist’s message was always about inclusion and unity so it’s important for us to celebrate him. It’s also special because […]
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.
by When I hear the name Martin Luther King, Jr. it invokes in me thoughts of peace, acceptance, equality, tolerance, love, and freedom. These are sentiments that every child should be reminded of when they hear the name of this great Civil Rights leader. As parents, and educators it is our responsibility to convey these […]