January 2024 Edition - Rights & Responsibilities: Black History Month
The articles and artwork of each Tablet Jr. are created by the students of the diocesan academies, and each month, there is a new theme and a new academy. Resurrection Ascension Catholic Academy is this month's school to showcase its journalistic skills. Enjoy reading the additional student submissions and using the teacher resources below. Let us pray that the Catholic Social Teachings guide us to be leaders in faith.
Jazz: Beating Alive in African American Culture
Music has been crucial in African American culture for hundreds of years.
Why Do We Celebrate Black History Month?
Black History Month occurs in February. During this month, we celebrate African Americans’ achievements and history.
Venerable Pierre Toussaint-Road to Sainthood
Pierre Toussaint was born in Haiti in 1766 into a life of slavery. He was a house servant owned by a wealthy French family named Bérard.
Instructional Resource Guide
Claudette Colvin: The Woman Who Came Before Rosa Parks
Claudette Colvin was born on September 5, 1939, and is now 84. She is known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus at...
2024 Black History Month Theme: African Americans and the Arts
Each year, Black History Month has a theme. This year, the theme is African Americans and the Arts. When Carter G....
All About Black History Month: How It Started and How It Evolved Into What We Know Today
The origins of Black History Month started in 1915, about 50 years after slavery was abolished in the United States. In...
The NBA and Black History: How the NBA Has Changed Over Time
The current NBA is very diverse, and over 70 percent of NBA players are African American, but it was only sometimes like...
The Effect of Sports on Black History
Our Catholic Social teachings teach us about our rights and responsibilities to respect everyone. Throughout history, Black...
Arthur Ashe, A Hidden Legend
Many well-known heroes in Black History, like Harriet Tubman and Martin Luther King. Still, it's important to remember that...
Student Artwork
Instructional Resource Guide
Print-rich materials that can motivate and engage students in class
About the Tablet Jr.
A collaboration between CTN and The Tablet Editorial staff, The Tablet Jr. includes stories written by middle-grade students from diocesan academies and schools as well as studen-created artwork. Additional elements include a question-and-answer column, a diocesan history column, fun activities such as word puzzles, and a news article written by a member of The Tablet staff.