February is African American History Month. This year’s theme pays special tribute to African American women and the various roles they’ve played in shaping our nation. Visit the official page on African American History Month and you’ll find lesson plans, a photo collection from the Harlem Renaissance, an online exhibition about slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello, and more.

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