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Black History Month 2021

Emporia's Black Educators: Working for Education Equality

Celebrate Emporia’s Black educators by examining the history of Black education in both Emporia and Kansas through notable events and people. This includes a YouTube video, interactive timeline, and a LibGuide.

Photo of Black Educators of Emporia including Corinthian Nutter, Paul Terry, Mary Bonner, Thomas Bonner, Lillian Morrow and Nellie Essex

Photo: Black Educators Corinthian Nutter, Paul Terry, Mary Bonner, Thomas Bonner, Lillian Morrow and Nellie Essex

Black Educators

Explore Emporia’s Black educators by examining the history of Black education in both Emporia and Kansas through notable events and people.

Video length: 24 min. 24 sec.

Black Education

Delve into the history of Black education in both Emporia and Kansas through notable events and people with this interactive timeline.

Timeline Transcript

Access the timeline transcript.pdf

LibGuide

Utilize this LibGuide to further your knowledge of the history of Black education in both Emporia and Kansas through notable events and people, and access resources related to Black History Month.