Who was the first Black woman in North America to be elected mayor? Daurene Lewis, from Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Showcase her achievements and those of other famous African American leaders!
1.
Choose a person of African descent who is making, or has made, major contributions to society. Research people within your own community, state or province, or country. Identify the person’s achievements and interests to highlight on a poster.
2.
One person you could choose is Dr. Daurene Lewis, the first Black woman in North America to be elected mayor (of Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada). She later became Principal, Halifax Campuses, Nova Scotia Community College. She is also an internationally known weaver.
3.
With Crayola® Erasable Colored Pencils, sketch the person you are honoring. Include details such as the name, country, and dates. Write captions for illustrations about several achievements. Whenever you want to change or highlight something on your poster, just erase it and start again!
4.
Use Crayola Washable Markers, Fine Tip Markers, and Multicultural Markers to color your poster. You might show the country’s flag colors, important symbols of positions held, or other descriptive designs.
Explore Prince Edward Island with Anne of Green Gables! Draw and describe this enchanting Canadian island in an accordio
Imagine a community in Cameroon, along the west cost of Africa. The weather is hot and dry. Traditional homes are made o
Who was the first Black woman in North America to be elected mayor? Daurene Lewis, from Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Sh
What would you do if you were a national leader? Imagine yourself as the head of a government, and draw your dreams for
Flip up a flap of this calendar to reveal a random act of kindness. Lend a hand to your family, friends, and neighbors.
Display the 7 principles of Kwanzaa in a one-of-a-kind accordion window book.
Interview relatives about your family history. Write and illustrate the story of your family's past on a scroll you can
Storytelling meets visual arts in the style of Jacob Lawrence, African American artist and storyteller.