Black History in Two Minutes

Client Overview
Black History in Two Minutes is a short-form video series that brings under-told stories of Black life in America to a broad audience, reaching millions of viewers through digital platforms and classrooms. The videos are hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., executive produced by Robert F. Smith, presented by Be Woke.Vote, and produced by McGee Media.

Challenges
Each season of the BH2M series needed a companion educational guide to help middle and high school teachers use the videos as powerful learning tools. The materials had to be flexible, standards-aligned, and visually engaging—without losing the emotional and intellectual depth of the videos themselves.

Solutions
For Seasons 1-4, we collaborated with curriculum writer Sara Wicht of Wicht Consulting to edit and design teaching guides that integrated rigorous pedagogy with visually rich layouts and teacher-friendly prompts. We also helped create a visual framework for organizing seasons thematically, making it easier for educators to customize their use of the series.

Outcomes
Educators across the country now use these free guides to spark critical conversations about U.S. history, racial justice, and collective memory.