Openlibrary.org/Amazon.com/BarnesandNoble.com 5 African-American Authors You Should Know for Black History Month
African Americans have made significant contributions to the world of literature dating back to former slave Phyllis Wheatley who became the first African American poet and African American woman to publish writing in 1773. Before Black History Month is up, try broadening your literary horizons a bit more with these five authors.
Hulton Archive, Getty Images/WikiCommons/US Department of Transportation/WikiCommons/dbking, Flickr 5 African American Icons Your Kids Can Write Black History Month Projects On
If you are the parent of a school-age child you know the month of February means its time for a Black History Month project. While many students may choose to profile the life of those fallback figures that everyone already knows about, consider teaching your child about these African American pioneers.
Children's Television Workshop/Harpo Films/HBO 5 Great Family-Friendly African American Films
Family time is the best time to teach your children about the contributions of African Americans to the rich culture of our nation. While you might not have the time or resources to take your children to the Martin Luther King monument in Washington, DC, there are great movies you can watch that are as entertaining as they are educational.
Courtesy of the FDA Top Health News Stories of 2011
The year 2011 might be well remembered as the year of the revolt with millions around the world protesting dictators, Americans rebelling against corporations and young adults protesting against high tuition costs in Europe. B
Thinkstock Painkiller 10 Times Stronger Than Vicodin Being Developed
Four American drug companies are developing a new pain killer said to be ten times stronger than the popular prescription painkiller Vicodin, which has many addiction experts concerned.
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