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Martin Luther King Jr. article and Black History month collection

Grades PK - 13+ AIS - Literacy Arts Career and Technical Education Computer Science English Language Arts Health Mathematics Physical Education Science Social and Emotional Learning Social Studies World Languages

The New York Times created an archive of articles on Dr. Martin Luter King Jr.

For more on Black History, this Black History collection highlights the importance of teaching and celebrating Black History year-round, beyond Civil Rights and enslavement, to affirming the identities of Black people and their literature, art, and creativity that has shaped the culture of the world. The resources in the collection emphasize teaching centering liberation and teaching Black History that celebrates Black joy and Black brilliance.

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