Black History Changemaker Discussion
A February research-and-reflect prompt: choose a Black American who changed history, explain what they changed, and the obstacle they overcame.
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- February
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Black History Changemaker Discussion
A February research-and-reflect prompt: choose a Black American who changed history, explain what they changed, and the obstacle they overcame.
What's inside this discussion
Choose one Black American — from any field: science, sports, arts, law, medicine, activism — who changed history. In your own words: What did they change? What obstacle did they have to overcome to do it? Why did you pick them?
Teacher tips
Encourage students to go beyond the three or four most famous names — offer a starter list from many fields.
Responses make an instant Black History Month bulletin board.
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