This Black History Month Reading Comprehension About Famous Figures in Black History is great for younger kids, they get to learn about some famous African-Americans, (including Ruby Bridges, Martin Luther King, Madam C. J., Frederick Douglass, Chirley Chisholm, and Barack Obama) who have played important roles in the Black History, and answer comprehension questions about them. This would be an amazing activity to enhance students' reading skills during the month of February as we celebrate Bla