CNN Student News: Black History Month
Subjects:
Civics, History, Social Studies
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
Source: Headline News
CNN Student News is offering a wide variety of content focused on Black History Month. There will be special show segments on the People and Places in Black History throughout February as well as an interactive quiz on Black History. In addition, CNN Student News is asking for students to contribute to the show by sending in a video talking about an important figure in Black History. Students 13 or older can upload their videos via iReport. Go to www.cnnstudentnews.com and go to the "In the Spotlight" section and then click on "Send us your iReports."
10-minute runtime; one-year copyright clearance
Mon-Fri at 4:00AM ET
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