Today, Black students are encountering fewer Black role models in schools than existed two generations ago. (educationpost.org)
It includes the history behind the treatment of black people, and prominent black role models from throughout history. (tes.com)
Interestingly, Basil Rathbone was originally cast to play Mr. Hinchley and Boris Karloff was set to play Mr. Black but due to Karloff's arthritis and the somewhat athletic performance needed for Black the roles were reversed, perhaps for the best given the end result. (flickeringmyth.com)