Since the 19th century, Black Americans have created newspapers, magazines, and other media outlets that entertain, unify, and uplift the race. In this activity, students will be introduced to this tradition as they discuss the importance of stories and media, learn about the functions of the Black American media, and explore contemporary examples of Black media.

In the first part of this two-part activity, students will learn about the history of the Black press and contemporary Black American media. During the second part, students will complete a research project in which they learn and share about Black media outlets past and present.