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Black History Trivia
Let's celebrate the people and events of Black History in America. The study of African-American history has come a long way since Dr. Carter G. Woodson instituted Negro History Week.
Frederick Douglass Fact
In 1845, Frederick Douglass published the slave narrative, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
2009 Black History Calendars
365 Days of Black History: In Praise of Women 2009 Engagement Calendar
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Black History 2009 Calendar
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Sojourner Truth Fact
Sojourner Truth Postcards (Package of 8)
A potrait of Sojourner Truth, famous abolitionist. Let's celebrate African-American history every day, not only in the month of February. We've come a long way since Dr. Woodson's Negro History Week.
Price: 9.99
Sojourner Truth Calendar Print
A potrait of Sojourner Truth, famous abolitionist. Let's celebrate African-American history every day, not only in the month of February. We've come a long way since Dr. Woodson's Negro History Week.
Price: 7.99
Sojourner Truth Journal
A potrait of Sojourner Truth, famous abolitionist. Let's celebrate African-American history every day, not only in the month of February. We've come a long way since Dr. Woodson's Negro History Week.
Price: 14.99
ASALH's 2009 African-American History Month Theme
Hiram Revels Fact
Hiram Revels Note Cards (Pk of 10)
These notecards are blank inside for your message. Pictured is Hiram R. Revels, the 1st African-American Senator. The text says: Hiram R. Revels United States Senator African Heritage American Legacy
Price: 17.99
Hiram Revels Postcards (Package of 8)
Pictured here is Hiram R. Revels, the first African-American Senator. He was a Republican from Mississippi. Get his portrait on gift items, including apparel, mugs, stickers, pillows, bags & magnets.
Price: 8.99
Hiram Revels Journal
Pictured here is Hiram R. Revels, the first African-American Senator. He was a Republican from Mississippi. Get his portrait on gift items, including apparel, mugs, stickers, pillows, bags & magnets.
Price: 12.99
Gordon Parks Photography
Mrs. Ella Watson Mini Poster Print
This black and white portrait of Mrs. Ella Watson was taken by Gordon Parks when both he and Mrs. Watson were government employees.
Price: 8.99
Get this Book: From Slavery to Freedom
The Definitive Text on African-American History
From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans
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Harriet Tubman Fact
Widely-known for leading over 300 slaves to freedom as a conductor of the
Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman used clever strategies that led to her
remarkable success. For instance, she would leave on a Saturday night because
escaped slave notices couldn't be published until Monday. Learn more about Harriet Tubman
African-American Civil War Regiment Photo
Fort Lincoln Civil War Infantry White T-Shirt
Price: 20.99
Fort Lincoln Civil War Infantry Calendar Print
Price: 7.99
Fort Lincoln Civil War Infantry Framed Tile
Price: 12.99
Ft Lincoln Civil War Infantry Greeting Cards Pack
Price: 19.99
Fort Lincoln Civil War Infantry Sticker (Oval)
Price: 4.49
54th Massachusetts Regiment Fact
received the Gilmore medal for gallantry in the storming of Fort Wagner. One of the recipients wasSgt. William H. Carney who, despite multiple wounds, kept the flag flying during two advances.
Sources: Fort Ward Museum and From Slavery to Freedom (3rd edition) by Dr. John Hope Franklin
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- Books, magazines, music and jewelry for the African-American woman. At Sister to Sister Gifts, you can subscribe to Essence magazine, buy music from Odetta and find resources for natural hair care. You'll also find chilren's books with African-American main characters as well as bestsellers for the grown-ups.
Indeed Jobs for History Buffs
History Majors Need to Work Too
Look mom, there really are jobs for history majors.
- History Teacher
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La Vega ISD - Waco, TX
Position is available second semester beginning January 5, 2009 Qualifications: Texas Certified Teacher Salary Range: $31,500 - $47,500 Benefits: One of the... ... - History Instructor
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Casper College - , WY
History Instructor EOE www.caspercollege.edu... - History Teacher
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Brown Mackie College - Tucson, AZ
Brown Mackie College * Tucson is now looking for a History Teacher Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning in the course competencies in the curriculum and... ... - History Instructor
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Casper College - Casper, WY
courses, including U.S. History, European History, and Wyoming History. Most classes will be conventional... Master's degree in History from an accredited college... ... - 19th or 20th-Century U.S. History
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19th or 20th-Century U.S. History - Ogden, UT
professorships in U.S. history, subfields open. The successful candidates will offer courses in 19th or 20th-century U.S. history and lower-division courses... ...
ASALH's 2008 Theme for Black History Month
Carter G. Woodson: Father of African-American History (African-American Biographies)
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Carter G. Woodson: A Life in Black History (Southern Biography Series)
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