In this lesson we will learn the special qualities and situational necessity of a peaceful protector and deadly defender both internally and externally with reference to the past, present and future. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this...
In this lesson, we will discover, learn details about, and discuss the extraordinary life of Frederick Douglas with an emphasis on his character traits and individual resolve. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print...
Come hear a midly scary African American Folk Tale called Wiley and the Hairy Man. It is an African American Folk tale that has been passed down from generation to generation and retold by African American author, Virginia Hamilton. Its hero faces his fears showing...
Learn about Cleopatra and how she ruled at a young age. Learn how Cleopatra greatly influenced Rome with her Scientist, Architects, Scholars and many other highly intelligent people. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print...
Do you know who you are? In today’s lesson, we explore the importance of tracing your family history to learn more about yourself. We will read The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones & Renee Watson to discuss the challenges that African...
Learn about the Sultan of Bornu- Idris Alooma who unified his people and enlarged his Empire. Learn about the word Sultan and how Idris Alooma was a great diplomat and was able to have successful trade with other countries. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the...
In this lesson we will discuss, describe, and give a detailed explanation of what, where, when and how we connect to our Warrior Spirit. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the...
Learn about the African Leader the French called the Black Napoleon, Samory Toure. See how he built an empire by enlarging his people’s territory while fighting the French to keep them from taking his empire. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go...
In this lesson we will question, ponder, discuss, analyse the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution in an effort to draw reasonable conclusions. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out...
Highlighting our education legacy through Mansa Musa, Booker T. Washington, Madame CJ Walker and Mary McLeod Bethune and How To Prepare for the New School Year! BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials....
In this lesson, we will explore the history of soul food in the United States and its connection to Africa. We also discuss alternative ways to cook soul food and the importance of soul food in Black families. Warning: This lesson may cause hunger! BEFORE YOU GET...
Meet the King who founded a Nation, and then defended it from enemies from without and from within, moving his people to a high mountain for their protection. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials....
Learn about Nanisca the Woman Warrior who was the General of the Dahomey Women military called Mimo. The Europeans called them Amazon warriors. Learn about Behanzin – The Last King of the Dahomey Empire. See how he and Nanisca fought the French to keep the...
In this lesson we will define, discuss, describe, and discover the key Swahili concept of UHURU and its relevance in today’s world. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and...
Learn about Yaa Anantewa and how she was the Queen Mother of the Ashanti people. Learn how she fought to make sure that the Golden Stool, the significant symbol of power for the Ashanti people and the stool you learned about when we studied King Osei Tutu, did not...
We will create a legend wall made of canvas, black and white copies of photos of people who have encouraged or inspired us. These people may be family, friends or strangers that caught your attention. You can make boards for yourself, but you can also make boards for...
In this lesson we will compare and contrast responsibility and accountability using real-life situations. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and products used by the...
Learn the correct name of King Tut as Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Learn how he became a ruler of the great empire of Egypt (Kemet) at the age of 9 and what he was able to accomplish in his 10 years of reign. As always, review the many Kings and Queens we have learned about...
In this lesson we will discuss, describe and discover the many ways in which the Earth demonstrates itself as a living organism. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the books and...
Learn about Queen Amina of Zaria who became Queen after her brother died. Queen Amina was a great warrior and led an army of over 20,000 men on campaigns to enlarge the territory of her kingdom. Queen Amina is remembered even today. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please...
