by Fritsch | Mar 3, 2022 | History, Damon Tyler, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
In this lesson, we will explore the life and mindset of the Great Ancestor Benjamin Banneker with an emphasis on finding success through being self-taught and a quick learner. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print...
by Fritsch | Mar 1, 2022 | History, Andrea Andrews, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
During this lesson, we will discuss the importance of going to college and explore what educational conditions lead to the creation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in America. We will discuss the culture of HBCUs and the ways that HBCU students and...
by Fritsch | Mar 1, 2022 | History, Andrea Andrews, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
During this lesson, we will explore the rich history of our magnificent Black hair. We will discuss why our hair is magical, unique, innovative, political, and beautiful. Scholars will also explore how our hair is rooted in community and learn how to show love to our...
by Fritsch | Feb 24, 2022 | History, Gwen Ebron, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
What is Melanin? Learn about the substance that makes us special. Learn how it affects not only humans but is now used in unusual places. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this lesson and print relevant materials. Also, check out the...
by Fritsch | Feb 17, 2022 | History, Gwen Ebron, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
Learn about the King who after seven years and seven months, was able to enlarge a kingdom to become an Empire. Learn how he treated the Queen he conquered and the people he ruled with great power. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the materials that go with this...
by Fritsch | Feb 10, 2022 | History, Gwen Ebron, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
Learn about the Real Lion King of Mali – Sundiata Compare the names and events to the movie “ The Lion King” Discuss the importance of knowing who you are, being where you should be to do what you were born to do. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED: Please check the...
by Fritsch | Feb 7, 2022 | History, Damon Tyler, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
Ask yourself what do I already know about George Washington Carver? What is it that I would like to learn about Dr. George Washington Carver? What have I learned about Dr. George Washington Carter that I didn’t already know. We will cover these important questions to...
by Fritsch | Feb 3, 2022 | History, Andreal Davis, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers, Videos
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it’s Black History Month so we’re celebrating LOVE through childhood memories and Black History! We will be continuing to read poems by Eloise Greenfield but this time through the eyes of a little girl....
by Fritsch | Feb 2, 2022 | History, Gwen Ebron, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers
Learn about Mansa Musa, King of Mali from 1324 – 1337, who is believed to be the wealthiest person who ever lived. Learn of the 9000-mile journey he took to Mecca with 6000 of his people. See the importance of being a good leader, managing your resources and the...
by Fritsch | Feb 1, 2022 | History, Damon Tyler, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers
This lesson will focus on self-awareness and students gaining experience making real-life connections with who they were, who they are, and who they will become in life. We will focus on the continuing movement of our Ancestors through our children and their awareness...
by Fritsch | Jan 27, 2022 | History, Andreal Davis, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers
Using brief poems, I will share a nine-year-old boy’s views on his mother’s death, knowledge, friends, school, his father, and the future. In the lesson, we will also focus on music genres created by African American people such as RAP (rhythm and poetry...
by Fritsch | Jan 27, 2022 | History, Gwen Ebron, Lessons, Live Black History Lessons, Teachers
What Do You Know About Africa? In this lesson, we will seek to find out what students know about Africa and fill in some known and unknown blanks about Africa. The class will discover Africa’s original name which is Alkebulan; information about the continent and how...
by Fritsch | Oct 17, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 9, Teachers, Videos, Young Entrepreneurs
For the last week of Young Entrepreneurs, we end it with Cory Nieves aka Mr. Cory’s Cookies. You may have seen him on Ellen or featured in Oprah’s magazine. Mr. Cory makes sure his cookies are baked with the freshest ingredients with no artificial flavors. This week...
by Fritsch | Oct 10, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 9, Teachers, Videos, Young Entrepreneurs
Get ready to meet the Barette Princess Gabrielle Goodwin. Learn how she started her business and developed a solution for all little girl’s hair clips. Learn how important it is to know your business and develop other products with your business. Learn the importance...
by Fritsch | Oct 4, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Teachers, Videos
This week we learn about Moziah Bridges, the master designer behind fancy bow ties. We learn how his Grandmother taught him how to sew and the importance of the wisdom of our elders. Mo has bow ties for almost every occasion to ensure you dress the part. We learn how...
by Fritsch | Sep 27, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 9, Teachers, Videos, Young Entrepreneurs
Kick off the week with a lemon flavored treat. This week we brighten our summer with Me and the Bees Lemonade – a business created by Mikaila Ulmer more than 10 years ago! At 16, she continues to produce quality lemony beverages and advocate for bees. We will...
by Fritsch | Sep 20, 2021 | History, African Empires, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 8, Teachers, Videos
Mansa Musa is still today, one of the wealthiest people who ever lived in the world and was the ruler of the Empire of Mali. Born in 1280, Mansa Musa Ruled the Empire of Mali for 25 years from 1312 C.E to 1337 C.E. Mansa Musa was a strong, powerful ruler who took...
by Fritsch | Sep 12, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Teachers, Videos
The Mali Empire was one of the greatest Empires that ever existed. Many rulers had ruled the country of Mali, but it was the rise of Sundaiat Keita who defeated his foe from Soso and unifying the surrounding nations, and made the Empire great. BEFORE YOU GET STARTED:...
by Fritsch | Sep 6, 2021 | History, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Teachers, Videos
Our Nubian warrior Queen, Amanirenas, defended her land and defeated the Roman Empire with her weapon of mass destruction: a bow and arrow. Yes, a bow and arrow! The Roman Empire could not overcome her intelligent military tactics. She continued to rule the land of...
by Fritsch | Aug 29, 2021 | History, African Empires, Andreal Davis, Corri Bischer, Gwen Ebron, Lauren Rea, Lessons, Month 8, Teachers, Videos
This week we kick it off with the Kushite empire. We begin the lesson learning about the rise of the Kushite empire. The Kushite empire took over northeast African during the breakdown of Egypt. During that time, the Romans were losing their power in that region. By...
