February is African American History Month. During this month, and throughout the year, we encourage our education community to honor and celebrate the achievements of African Americans. We want to recognize the countless ways in which African Americans have contributed to American culture and how they have led the way in advocating for civil rights, inclusion and racial equity.

Through our Ethnic Studies Symposium Series, LACOE is presenting a special day of African American Studies on February 15, 2023, at the Museum of African American Art. The event will feature Associate Professor and Founding Director of the Center for K-12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education, Dr. LaGarrett J. King, and Ethnic Studies and Social Science Teacher from Culver City Unified School District, Dr. Kimberly Young.

Below you will find a list of resources, lesson plans and recommended readings for use throughout the month and beyond.

LACOE Resources:

Download “Supporting the African American Learner” 

Additional Resources: Center for Racial Justice in Education | Black History Month Resource Guide for Educators and Families

Edutopia | 6 Teaching Tools for Black History Month

National Education Association | Black History Month Lessons & Resources

PBS | 20 Pertinent Classroom Resources for Black History Month

Teacher Vision | Black History Month Activities

Teaching Tolerance | Black History Month: Teaching the Complete History

Teaching Tolerance | Teaching About Race, Racism and Police Violence

We Are Teachers | 33 Black History Month Activities for February and Beyond