Visual Voices: Exploring African American History Through Graphic Novels
Help me give my students powerful African American stories told through graphic novels that will inspire empathy, spark critical thinking, and make history feel personal and real.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Tan's classroom raised $528
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
The graphic novels in this project will provide my students with powerful, visually driven stories that center African American voices—narratives that are too often missing from traditional textbooks. Through visual storytelling, students can better grasp complex historical and social concepts, making the material more accessible, memorable, and emotionally resonant. These resources will enrich our district’s first-ever AP African American Studies course, helping bring the curriculum to life and fostering deeper connections with the content.
My goal is to help students see that history is not a single story—it’s a vibrant mosaic of experiences, perspectives, and voices.
Graphic novels offer a unique, engaging way to explore African American history and culture, allowing students to think critically about the past while feeling empowered to shape the future.
My students are curious, thoughtful, and eager to explore stories that reflect both their own identities and those of others. They come from diverse backgrounds and are hungry for learning that feels real, relevant, and inclusive. This project will show them that their stories—and the stories of others—are not only worth telling, but worth studying.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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