Michelle Obama has given an emotional farewell speech at the White House - honouring the School Counsellor of the Year Award. She told America's young people to be focused and hopeful. Speaking at a ceremony in the White House she said the role had the been the greatest honour of her life.

President Barack Obama delivered his farewell address Tuesday from Chicago, where he launched his political career eight years ago.

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A brief biography, and some insight into the life of Michelle Obama.

President Obama Delivers the Commencement Address at Howard University.

President Obama takes the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol and delivers his second inaugural address.

On January 20, 2009 President Barack Obama was sworn in as 44th President of the United States and delivered his Inaugural Address.You are free to download and share our list of learning activities. African American Resources Activity Downloads

Full speech from Grant Park in Chicago. November 4th, 2008.You are free to download and share our list of learning activities. African American Resources Activity Downloads

Garrett Morgan patented a safety hood and smoke protector after seeing firefighters struggling from the smoke they encountered in the line of duty and hearing about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.

On December 1, 1955 Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, AL and sparked the American Civil Rights movement of the 20th century.

Rosa Parks (February 4, 1913 to October 24, 2005) refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a segregated Montgomery, Alabama bus, which spurred on the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott that helped launch nationwide efforts to end segregation of public facilities. The city of Montgomery had no choice but to lift the law requiring...

The Negro leagues were United States professional baseball leagues comprising teams predominantly made up of African Americans and, to a lesser extent, Latin Americans.You are free to download and share our list of learning activities. African American Resources Activity Downloads