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Pick a word that, in your opinion, represents Black History Month. The definitions are included.

Freedom: the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without restraint.

emancipation: the fact or process of being set free

march: demonstration that generally involves a group of people walking from an assembly point to a predetermined destination, usually culminating in a political rally, and often evoking a military march or parade

justice: idea that people are to be treated impartially, fairly, properly, and reasonably by the law

activism: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

overcome: succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty).

social movement: a loosely organized effort by a large group of people to achieve a particular goal, typically a social or political one.

abolition: the action or an act of ending a system, practice, or institution.

political rights: allow individuals to participate freely in the political system.

Civil rights: the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

inequality: the existence of unequal opportunities and rewards for different social positions or statuses within a group or society

equality: the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

diversity: including or involving people from a range of different backgrounds

culture: all the ways of life including arts, beliefs and institutions of a population that are passed down from generation to generation

advocate: a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause.

heritage: practices or characteristics that are passed down through the years, from one generation to the next.

demonstration: an action to stand for a cause or concern. Workers often demonstrate for better pay.

integration: the action or process of successfully joining or mixing with a different group of people

nonviolence: the use of peaceful means, not force, to bring about political or social change.

liberty: the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want

pride: a high opinion of one's own ability or worth

NAACP: a civil rights organization in the United States, formed in 1909 as an interracial endeavor to advance justice for African Americans

injustice: lack of fairness or justice.

tolerance: the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

struggle: difficulties or opposition

overcome: to get the better of in a struggle or conflict; conquer; defeat

peace: a state of security or order, free from conflict

obstacles: a thing that blocks one's way or stops/slows progress.

harmony: a situation in which people are peaceful and agree with each other, or when different things seem right or suitable together

tradition: a way of thinking, behaving, or doing something that has been used by the people in a particular group, family, society, etc., for a long time

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1. Review the figures on this website.

2. Pick one person that you feel best reflects the word you chose.

3. For example, if you chose "march" as your word, then you will need to find someone on this list who would fit that term. Maybe they led marches, maybe they participated, be sure you know how and why they relate!

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25 Black Heroes Our Kids Should Know by Name

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There are dozens of important Black history figures besides Martin Luther King Jr. that fly under the radar during Black History month.

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Explain why you chose your term and your figure.

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1. Using the information you've gathered regarding Black History Month, complete your quilt square by following the guide provided on this page.

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Fifth: Follow This Format to Complete Your Quilt Square! Be Sure to Add Color! 

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Fifth: Follow This Format to Complete Your Quilt Square! Be Sure to Add Color! 