Black History

Half American chronicles how Black Americans during World War II had to fight for the right to combat racism abroad because of the racism at home.

Half American chronicles how Black Americans during World War II had to fight for the right to combat racism abroad because of the racism at home.

Kerri K. Greenidge complicates the accepted history of the abolitionist Grimke sisters with the full, complex story of their Black and white relatives.

Kerri K. Greenidge complicates the accepted history of the abolitionist Grimke sisters with the full, complex story of their Black and white relatives.

Linda Villarosa‘s wonderfully written book makes stunning points about the health risks of racism amid moving narratives of real people‘s experiences.

Linda Villarosa‘s wonderfully written book makes stunning points about the health risks of racism amid moving narratives of real people‘s experiences.

This indispensable follow-up to the March trilogy continues the story of the life of John Lewis, one of 20th-century America’s most exceptional figures.

This indispensable follow-up to the March trilogy continues the story of the life of John Lewis, one of 20th-century America’s most exceptional figures.

Rebecca Hall and Hugo Martínez present a powerful meditation on hidden history and a haunting statement on exactly why that history is hidden.

Rebecca Hall and Hugo Martínez present a powerful meditation on hidden history and a haunting statement on exactly why that history is hidden.

Clint Smith’s narration of How the Word Is Passed models the courage and fortitude required to face this timely reckoning with America’s past.

Clint Smith’s narration of How the Word Is Passed models the courage and fortitude required to face this timely reckoning with America’s past.

With rich descriptions of crops, recipes, family meals and more, this audiobook inspires, empowers and enlightens through spoken word.

With rich descriptions of crops, recipes, family meals and more, this audiobook inspires, empowers and enlightens through spoken word.

This lovely book offers John Lewis’ meditations on everything from love to public service. It’s a beautiful reminder that he represented the best of our nation.

This lovely book offers John Lewis’ meditations on everything from love to public service. It’s a beautiful reminder that he represented the best of our nation.

Clint Smith’s gifts as both a poet and a scholar make How the Word Is Passed a richly provocative read.

Clint Smith's gifts as both a poet and a scholar make How the Word Is Passed a richly provocative read.

A lively blend of reportage and history, this book provides a new perspective on the legacy of the American cowboy within the Black community.

A lively blend of reportage and history, this book provides a new perspective on the legacy of the American cowboy within the Black community.

Book clubs may view George Washington in a new light after reading Dunbar’s revealing narrative.

Book clubs may view George Washington in a new light after reading Dunbar’s revealing narrative.

A bus ride to New Orleans in 1961 almost killed 13 Freedom Riders, but changed the South forever.

A bus ride to New Orleans in 1961 almost killed 13 Freedom Riders, but changed the South forever.

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