Black History Month is a great time to expose your students to the rich talent, influence, and innovation of Black musicians, songwriters, and composers! This resource will help students gain a deeper understanding of the rich contributions of black musicians, the cultural and historical contexts of black music in the United States, the genres pioneered by black musicians (jazz, r&b, hip hop, ragtime, funk, soul, Motown), and how their influence is still seen today. This mini research project i