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For Black History Month, the student is to research, write, and present a biography on an important historical figure. This biography includes information on the person's early life, what led them to their chosen career or purpose, what contributions they made to society, interesting or unique facts about the person, and the student's own reflections about the impact that the person and their contributions have on modern times.

Students will research and write a three paragraph essay about an assigned African-American historical figure. The report will include one paragraph that details a short biography, one paragraph that tells about the figure's contribution to society and one that details how that contribution made the world a better place.