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African American Newspapers
Jump into the “Kid Scoop Time Machine” and travel back almost 200 years to meet the first African-American journalists. From writers to publishers, meet the men and women who pioneered Black-owned newspapers in the United States. Even before the Civil … Continue reading
Annie Christmas
America’s rich tradition of tall tales has introduced generations to larger-than-life characters like Feebold Feeboldson, Brer Rabbit and Paul Bunyan. Their adventures define our culture while recalling historical periods and events. This issue focuses on a giant of a woman … Continue reading
Black History: Scientists
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math—known as S.T.E.M.—have been enriched and influenced by the contributions from men and women of diverse countries, cultures and races. This issue celebrating Black History Month highlights famous inventions and discoveries by African American scientists and … Continue reading
Dorothy Butler Gilliam
A “trailblazer” is as person who does something for the first time ahead of everyone else. They “blaze” a “trail” through challengers and demonstrate courage, perseverance, and determination along the way. This issue focuses on the first African-American woman to … Continue reading
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass escaped slavery and became a great reformer, leader of the anti-slavery movement and a champion for human rights.
Freedom Railroad
Imagine a railroad with no tracks, whistles, cars or a station that still carried thousands of passengers from one place to another! How could this be? The “Underground Railroad” was neither underground nor a real railroad—but the special term used … Continue reading
Jackie Robinson
Baseball … America’s favorite pastime! Outstanding players from teams all over the country are immortalized in America’s “Baseball Hall of Fame” for notable athletic skills and contributions to the game. But one “Hall of Famer” stands out for more than … Continue reading
Jesse Owens
Stories about courageous Americans overcoming odds to achieve greatness inspire children to keep trying to become the best version of themselves. The Jesse Owens story began almost 80 years ago when this young college track and field star represented the … Continue reading
Katherine Johnson
Reading stories of famous Americans who succeeded through hard work and perseverance inspires young dreamers that their futures are full of possibilities. Meet an African-American woman whose math prowess helped guide the first spaceships into orbit. In the days before … Continue reading
Martin Luther King, Jr.: Day of Service
When is a holiday not a holiday? When it’s a Day of Service instead! Every January Americans have the unique opportunity to give back to their communities by volunteering time as a way to honor the memory of Dr. Martin … Continue reading
