What we know as Black History month, was started in 1926 as Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson.
What we know as Black History month, was started in 1926 as Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson.
If you were a teen in the 90's, you will remember that the only book that featured Black youth as major characters was The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah.
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- The theme of Black History Month 2023 is Black Resistance. African Americans have resisted oppression, in all forms, since arriving in America. Through our resistance, Black people have achieved, triumphed, succeed, and progressed beyond our ancestors imaginations
- The theme of Black History Month 2023 is Black Resistance. African Americans have resisted oppression, in all forms, since arriving in America. Through our resistance, Black people have achieved, triumphed, succeed, and progressed beyond our ancestors imaginations
- To help you add African American authors to your list of favorites, I will share my top selections of new releases that feature Black books and Black authors.
- There is a crop of new authors writing for and about young people. Yes, Black kids want to read about current events but they also get to see themselves having crushes, solving mysteries and falling in love.
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New year! New books to read. We're looking for books meaty and engaging to read while we hang out near the heater. Below, we've listed some recent releases that will do the job. Happy Reading !
- Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop is on the Publisher's Weekly 2022 in Best Nonfiction list.
- bell hooks (September 25, 1952 – December 15, 2021) was an African American poet, activist, author and professor.
- It's Black History Month 2021 and we've pulled together 4 books for ages 3-8 that focus on awesome kids with amazing dreams and gifts.
- YA Reviewer, JordanAnne, shares her review of review of Voting Booth. How important is YOUR right to vote?
