Looking for ideas for a Black History Month bulletin board for your classroom?
Check out these inspirational, informative, and creative bulletin boards celebrating Black history.
Choosing a Black History Month Bulletin Board
Black History Month falls during February each year.
It’s the perfect time to highlight the contributions of Black Americans.
But you don’t have to wait until February to celebrate Black history.
These Black History Month bulletin boards will work for any month of the year.
17 Black History Month Bulletin Board Ideas
These bulletin boards range from simple to construct to ultra-crafty.
Choose the one that is right for you and your classroom.
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Bio Quilt Bulletin Board
Turn biographies into quilting squares to make a bold and bright bulletin board for Black History Month.
Katherine Johnson Bulletin Board
This bulletin board is solely dedicated to Katherine Johnson, a famous mathematician at NASA, whose story was highlighted by Hidden Figures.
Learn from Black History Bulletin Board
This info-packed bulletin board features short biographies with clever category titles.
Loving Black History Bulletin Board
This extra-long bulletin board is full of mini-biographies. Its centerpiece is a large fabric heart.
Make Your Own Story Quilts Bulletin Board
The tradition of story quilts is carried on in this student project turned Black History Month bulletin board.
MLK Quotation Bulletin Board
This eye-catching bulletin board features a quotation by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Bulletin Board of Black Librarians
This Black History bulletin board idea is perfect for the library. It highlights the contributions of Black librarians.
Breaking Chains in Education
This bulletin board features bios of influential Black educators.
I Have a Dream Bulletin Board
On this bulletin board, students write their dreams for the world.
Future Leaders Bulletin Board
This bulletin board features pictures of future leaders (aka current students).
Story and Symbol Bulletin Board
Every day this class covers the story of a famous Black American. They add a new picture and symbol to this Black history bulletin board.
Black Her-Story Bulletin Board
Dotted with bios of famous Black women, this beautiful bulletin board features shiny letters and a silhouette.
Black Hair-Story Bulletin Board
This stunning bulletin board celebrates Black hair and culture.
Larger-Than-Life Bulletin Board
Although this bulletin board does not have an explicit theme, the artwork can give you an idea you may incorporate into your bulletin board.
Harlem Renaissance Bulletin Board
This bulletin board celebrates key figures from the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 30s.
Stick with Love Bulletin Board
This is another graphic take on the quotation by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Heart of Hands
This MLK quotation is surrounded by a heart made of many hands.
Choosing a Black History Month Bulletin Board
When it comes to a Black History Month bulletin board, you have many options.
You can choose an artistic masterpiece or go with something simple.
You can choose a bold and graphic piece or pick one more text-heavy.
Whatever your choice, your classroom will be richer from highlighting these important people from history!