Celebrating Black History Month in Your Art Class

Many of us have been seeking to diversify our curriculums. Last summer I shared a list of black artists that my students enjoy learning about. Although I prefer to introduce students to artists as it makes sense in my curriculum, this seemed like a great time to share a few favorite art lessons inspired by artists of color. 

Here are some of my favorite books (with read alouds)

Art from her heart - Kathy Whitehead

Getting to know the World's Greatest Artists: Jacob Lawrence - Mike Venezia

Getting to know the World's Greatest Artists: Faith Ringgold - Mike Venezia

A Splash of Red: The Life of Horace Pippin - Jen Bryant

Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the sky - Faith Ringgold

Of Thee I Sing: A letter to my daughters - Barack Obama

Say Something - Peter Reynolds (read by the author)

Be Who You Are - Todd Parr (read by the author)

I am brown - Ashok Banker

Here are some of my favorite websites for inspiration:

Amplifier

Anti-Racist Art Teachers

Learning For Justice (Formerly Teaching Tolerance)

Teach For Justice (Free Webinar Series)

Elementary

Alma Thomas

Secondary

Mark Bradford

Kara Walker

Applied Art / Crafts 

Tiff Massey

What are some of your favorite lessons, books or resources?