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Looking for colorful, inspirational, and motivational posters about famous African Americans for Black History Month? These bundle of posters and writing reflection pages are perfect to proudly display, write about, and discuss in your elementary, middle, or high school classroom during Black History Month – or during ANY time of the year!

I created these Black History Month posters and writing reflection pages to inspire students and provoke dialogue and conversation on 50 famous African Americans – past and present. Just print, laminate, and display!

RECENTLY UPDATED IN 2024 – Fresh new look colorful and clean look for each poster. 25 new motivational quotes added!

What’s Included:

• 50 Full-Color “Who’s Who” Biography Posters – includes date of birth/death, illustration, and what they are known or famous for.

• 50 Full-Color Motivational Quote Posters– includes inspiring and motivational quotes paired with clean and colorful borders and illustrations.

• 50 Printer-Friendly Motivational Quote Posters– includes inspiring and motivational quotes and illustrations. Save money on printer ink with black and white borders and pops of color!

• 50 Quote Reflection Writing Pages for Each Figure

• Print and Digital Writing Page Options

• Suggestions for Use – ideas for using these posters and writing activities in the classroom

Here are the famous and influential figures included in this resource!

• Chadwick Boseman
• Serena Williams
• Simone Biles
• Lupita Nyong’o
• Michelle Obama
• Barack Obama
• Condoleezza Rice
• Michael Jordan
• Oprah Winfrey
• Muhammad Ali
• Colin Powell
• Sammy Davis Jr.
• Martin Luther King Jr.
• Langston Hughes
• Rosa Parks
• Ruby Bridges
• Thurgood Marshall
• Jackie Robinson
• Frederick Douglass
• Booker T. Washington
• Harriet Tubman
• Sojourner Truth
• Misty Copeland
• Cicely Tyson
• Beyonce Knowles
• Malcolm X
• Amanda Gorman
• Maya Angelou
• Chuck Berry
• Jesse Owens
• George Washington Carver
• Quincy Jones
• Mae C. Jemison
• Madam C.J. Walker
• Mariya Russell
• Lloyd Austin
• Duke Ellington
• Gabrielle Union
• Billy Porter
• Colin Kaepernick
• W.E.B Du Bois
• Bessie Coleman
• Stacey Abrams
• Levar Burton
• Kamala Harris
• Robin Roberts
• Shirley Chisholm
• Lisa Leslie
• Coretta Scott King
• Ronald McNair

There are so many different ways you can use this amazing bundle of posters! Highlight a famous person in February during black history month, have students research more information about each person for a research inquiry project, use as a writing reflection or warmup activity, and so much more!