Black History for Every Day of the Year

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Synopsis
A unique celebration of well-known figures and unsung heroes, famous cultural moments and hidden histories, from ancient times to today "Inspiring, accessible and meticulously researched . . . invaluable, fascinating, often heartbreaking resource for anyone, teen or adult, with an interest in history."—The Guardian Did you know that Aretha Franklin was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Or that the first accounts of a Black samurai in Japan date back almost 500 years ago? Written by historian and broadcaster David Olusoga and his siblings, professor Yinka Olusoga and artist Kemi Olusoga, Black History for Every Day of the Year is an illuminating overview of consequential people, places, and events in Black history. Accompanied by photos, quotes, and illustrations, these 366 entries will take you on a journey across global history, from the ancient Kingdom of Kush to the Black Lives Matter movement. You’ll learn about unsung heroes from history, as well as contemporary figures and events. Activists: Toussaint L’Ouverture, Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X Athletes: Jackie Robinson, Venus and Serena Williams, Simone Biles Authors and Poets: James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Amanda Gorman Musicians: Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé Public Figures: Kofi Annan, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Kamala Harris Scientists: Alice Ball, Katherine Johnson, Neil deGrasse Tyson Movies and Art: the Benin Bronzes, Hamilton, Black Panther Events: the Tulsa Race Massacre, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Selma to Montgomery Marches With accounts of triumph and celebration, ingenuity and creativity, alongside tales of racism and oppression, hope and resistance, Black History for Every Day of the Year gives you something new to learn every day—a rich history that is relevant to us all.
Copyright:
2025

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
512 Pages
ISBN-13:
9798893030945
Related ISBNs:
9798893030938
Publisher:
The Experiment
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
David Olusoga, Yinka Olusoga, Kemi Olusoga
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Teens
Grade Levels:
Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
Reading Age:
14–18
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Illustrated by:
Kemi Olusoga

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