• Explores Du Bois's journey from slavery to civil rights leader
• Highlights his role in founding the NAACP and the Niagara Movement
• Discusses his literary contributions and advocacy for education
• Examines his involvement in Pan-Africanism and socialism

• Third graders researched influential African American figures
• Projects included PowerPoint and poster board presentations
• Figures highlighted included Madam CJ Walker and Dr. Mae Jemison
• Gallery Walk event showcased projects to peers and special guests
• Initiative fostered community engagement and appreciation of Black history

• Importance of introducing children to STEM and diverse representation
• Young Trailblazers educates on Black inventors and scientists
• Real-life female scientists inspire young girls
• Fictional stories depict girls as inventive scientists
• Books encourage hands-on learning in engineering and technology

• Explores the crucial role of the Niagara Movement in civil rights history.
• Highlights the leadership of W.E.B. Du Bois and William Monroe Trotter.
• Contrasts their strategies with Booker T. Washington's approach.
• Traces the movement's influence from the 20th century to today.

• A collaboration between the African American Cultural Center of Long Beach and MOLAA.
• Funded by the California Arts Council Impact Grant.
• Features hidden figures like Catherine Johnson and Jerry Lawson.
• Showcases inventors like Garrett Morgan and Charles Drew.
• Aims to inspire future generations from underrepresented communities.
• Interactive displays highlight the impact of African American inventors.

• Highlighting African American inventors' achievements during Black History Month
• Intellectual property attorney Ray Van Dyke presents inspiring inventor stories
• Emphasizes the societal impact of Black inventors and their enduring legacies

Alexander Miles, an African-American inventor

• Alexander Miles, an African-American inventor, revolutionized elevators
• His automatic door mechanism improved safety and efficiency
• Miles' invention symbolized Black ingenuity amid racial discrimination
• He also fought insurance biases with the United Brotherhood Insurance Society

• Celebrating African American contributions
• Engaging activities for children's learning
• Highlighting inventors, scientists, and artists
• Interactive storytelling and creative expression