Upcoming changes to the $20.00 bill was the trending topic in the news recently. Harriet Tubman an African American woman and a former slave was scheduled to replace President Andrew Jackson on the $20.00 bill in the year 2020. She is the first African American to receive such an honor. Harriet Tubman is widely recognized […]
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Susan B. Anthony was an activist who had a passion for women’s rights. She joined the women’s movement at an early age, and dedicated her life to women’s causes. She was very unhappy, because she was not allowed to speak at rallies. Therefore she started her own newspaper called ” The Revolution”to support her cause […]
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9 Quotes From U.S. Presidents To Motivate, Inspire And Make You Think
Listed below are 9 quotes attributed to both the current and former Presidents of the United States. It is far better to be alone than to be in bad company. […]
As a part of our Black History series, today we are sharing some of the accomplishments of Marva Collins 1936-2015. She was an American Educator who made an impact in the lives of youth and teachers around the world. Having worked in the Chicago Public Schools as a substitute teacher for fourteen years, Marva became […]
Black History Month is a highly anticipated time in the lives of the children around the world. They anxiously look forward to a wide range of activities where they will learn and participate in events related to the great works of both past and present African American leaders. With that in mind, here at helpingkidslearn.org […]
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Great Quotes by Dr. King : Civil Rights Leader and Activist
As we approach the end of the month, we can reflect on the many events commemorating the works of the great Civil Rights Leader and Activist, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here are some of his quotes and thoughts to reflect on as we continue to spotlight African American leaders throughout the month of February, […]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15,1929 to the parents of Rev. Martin L. King Sr. and Alberta King. He graduated from high school at age 15, and enrolled in Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He was ordained as minister at age 18, and earned his doctorate degree at Boston School of […]
The month of March is a time to recognize some of our Women of Distinction and some of their accomplishments that changed the lives of people everywhere. In this article, I will share some hightlights from the life of Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks 1913-2005 was an African American woman who transformed the lives of many individuals, when she failed to […]
The month of February has been designated as a special time to pay tribute to great leaders whose contributions have become a part of American History. Since 1926, February has been observed as African American History Month. It is also commonly called Black History Month. The first celebration of Black History was introduced by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in […]