A study abroad program in Ghana helps preservice teachers gain new perspectives and develop culturally relevant educational practices.

The highlighted notable books illustrate the many ways that African American children's literature can be integrated into a range of units of study.

The author offers an in-depth review and analysis of two prominent African American history textbooks and offers guiding questions for teachers selecting textbooks to use in class.

The featured lesson examines the role that race played in the history of the United States and in the decision-making of President Lincoln during the Civil War.

Focusing on barrier-breaking individuals in teaching about history not only fosters hero-worshipping, but ignores the power of groups in initiating broad social change.

This special issue offers approaches for improving the teaching of Black history.

A close look at Rosa Parks's handwritten notations on the program from a Montgomery bus boycott event can engage students into a deeper study of Parks, the boycott, and the civil rights movement.

The recent movie The Birth of a Nation, in conjunction with primary sources about Nat Turner's rebellion, can be an excellent jumping off point into a lesson on slavery, public law, and private power.

We must continue to ensure that our students understand their civic engagement is essential to safeguarding our freedoms.