The African American Experience in North Carolina curriculum is comprised of several smaller units, each focused on different aspects of the varied roles and contributions of African Americans in North Carolina throughout the state's history. Working in groups or individually, students will explore the lives of these men and women. These lessons offer numerous opportunities for further research, and are categorized by The People, The Places, The Events, The Culture, and Research Projects.
You can also download the entirety of the lessons as a ZIP file (863 KB).
The People
Lessons focusing on the biographies and life experiences of several famous North Carolinians, from the earliest days of the state to the present:
- John Chavis (PDF, 51 KB)
- Thomas Day (PDF, 51 KB)
- David Walker (PDF, 50 KB)
- Harriet Jacobs (PDF, 50 KB)
- James E. K. Aggrey (PDF, 60 KB)
- Henry E. Frye (PDF, 59 KB)
- Charlotte Hawkins Brown (PDF, 46 KB)
The Places
Lessons focusing on communities and organizations with strong ties to the history of African Americans in North Carolina:
- James City (PDF, 50 KB)
- Texana (PDF, 43 KB)
The Events
Lessons focusing on events and experiences of historical significance in North Carolina:
- Wilmington Race Riot of 1898 (PDF, 49 KB)
- Jim Crow (PDF, 52 KB)
The Culture
Lessons focusing on the music and other cultural expressions of African Americans in North Carolina:
- Shirley Caesar (PDF, 54 KB)
- John Coltrane (PDF, 55 KB)
- Blind Boy Fuller (PDF, 50 KB)
- George Moses Horton (PDF, 85 KB)
- Thelonious Monk (PDF, 52 KB)
- Sonny Terry (PDF, 48 KB)
Research Projects
Four different in-depth research projects focusing on the experiences of African Americans in North Carolina that can be done individually or in groups:
- Harriet Jacobs (PDF, 38 KB)
- The Civil Rights Movement (PDF, 101 KB)
- The Greensboro Sit-ins (PDF, 40 KB)
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