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From streets to nations, discover the global reach of the Black Lives Matter movement with Gale resources for Black History Month.

Learn more: https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/XDALRT531340738/GIC?u=scschools&sid=bookmark-GIC&xid=403ed200.

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Discus will be presenting / exhibiting at these upcoming conferences in February.

Inspire students by watching this video book reading of “Bold Words from Black Women: Inspiration and Truths from 50 Extraordinary Leaders Who Helped Shape Our World” in TeachingBooks.

Access the video book reading here: https://school.teachingbooks.net/book_reading.cgi?a=1&id=27726

Learn about why Juneteenth is celebrated with this article in The World Almanac for Kids Elementary.

Learn more: https://wake.infobase.com/holidays-we-celebrate/american-holidays/juneteenth/

Micah Issitt pays homage to Black History Month, past and present, with this article, “Black History Month: Overview,” published in Points of View: Black History Month, November 2025.

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This February, honor the achievements and stories of Black Americans. Check out this informative Credo resource to learn more and deepen your understanding of why Black history matters every day.

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View the TeachingBooks curated list for Black History Month, which includes a full reading of “The Undefeated” by Kwame Alexander.

Learn more: https://school.teachingbooks.net/book_reading.cgi?a=1&id=19135

What's in store with TeachingBooks this fall? Check out these four amazing training opportunities to learn how to use TeachingBooks in the classroom, library, and at home!

Register here: https://bit.ly/3MXoTKG

Browse the fun facts, videos, and key people featured in The World Almanac for Kids (WAK) resource article on African American history.

Learn more: https://wak.infobaselearning.com/african-american-history/