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Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American flying unit in the American military, were some of the most decorated servicemen of the Army Air Forces during World War II. Trained at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama, these courageous men flew more than 1,500 missions. This stirring narrative describes the fight to allow African Americans to serve as pilots, the training the men received, and some of the most exciting missions and sorties the unit
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Black History is World History. This book is intended for kids to enjoy. It is my intentions for parents and teachers to read along with kids and explain any difficulties they may run across. This book will not only raise awareness but it will also raise self-esteem. Something that is important for early child development. In order to achieve a high status or an important figure in life, you must first believe it is possible. Too many kids are dropping...
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The Black History Colouring Book Volume 2 is an exciting and educational exploration into the outstanding achievements of Black historical figures throughout history.
This colouring book invites children of all backgrounds to celebrate these outstanding individuals' significant contributions to history through some of the hardest challenges.
Each historical figure has transformed history through education, politics, science, leadership and a desire...
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The Black History Colouring Book invites children of all races and walks of life to celebrate in the outstanding achievements of Black historical figures who have made significant contributions to history against all odds. Each historical figure has transformed history through education, politics, medicine, leadership and a desire for equality and freedom for all.
With beautiful sketches that show Black historical figures in action and five amazing...
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A look at Black History framed by those who made it. Black History in its Own Words presents quotes of dozens of black luminaries with portraits amp; illustrations by Ronald Wimberly. Featuring the memorable words and depictions of Angela Davis, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kanye West, Zadie Smith, Ice Cube, Dave Chappelle, James Baldwin, Spike Lee, and more.
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Here is a reprint of one of the most popular Beginners books. Covering a rich history often ignored, Denise Dennis chronicles the struggle from capture and enslavement in Africa right up through Civil Rights and the different kind of struggle Blacks face today.
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"Black History 1619 - 2019: An Illustrated and Documented African-American History is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the events which shaped the lives and contributions of African-Americans from the experience of the era of slavery until modern times. The book contains fourteen well-researched chapters starting with Chapter 1, Colonial Domestic Slave Trade (1619 - 1775), and ending with Chapter 14, Post-Civil Rights Movement (1967...
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African slaves were first brought to what is now the United States by British colonists. When the United States became independent, some states continued to have slaves until the end of the Civil War. Find out more in Slavery, a title in the Black History series.
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During the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, African Americans came to be recognized as equal citizens in the United States. In more recent years, African Americans have made important contributions to society in many fields, including politics, science, and film. Find out more in Contemporary Achievements, a title in the Black History series.
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Argentina has spectacular natural wonders, exceptional landscapes and is a unique country but it is known as "The Whitest Nation in South America".
Why is this? What is the truth of the popular phrase of "There Are No Black People Here"? What is the "Blanqueamiento" of Black people and why do Argentine officials say Black people have "disappeared"? When, why and how many Africans were taken to Argentina? How did the enslave contribute towards Argentina's...
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Activists are people who are willing to fight hard for what they believe in. They put their own lives in danger to improve the lives of other people. Some famous activists include Martin Luther King, Jr., Frederick Douglass, and Rosa Parks. In the face of adversity, these brave men and women became formidable personalities and great orators. Readers will find out a great deal about the power of one voice to change the world as they delve into these...
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Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. Encompassing everything from immigration to civil war, emancipation, slavery and migration, Black History in an Hour gives you a neat overview of this vast and fascinating subject. This e-book is a superb introduction to the long and varied history of African Americans. Know your stuff: read about Black History in just one hour.
• History in an Hour is a bestselling series of e-books and apps...
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Wouldn't it be cool for kids (or adults) to learn about Black history in a cool way, that grabs your attention? With dazzling wordplay and stunning visuals? Well, prepare to be wowed as soon as you open the pages to this book.
Black History: A Dream I Had is a spectacular poetry book for all ages, kids and grownups alike, that delivers the Black history experience in a fun, educational, engaging, and entertaining way.
Each poem is written about...
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These stories of Black trailblazers, communities, and experiences will inspire kids of all backgrounds.
This uplifting collection of eight stories introduces readers to barrier-breaking artists and athletes, as well as Black culture and traditions. This collection includes Fearless Mary, Gordon Parks, Ice Breaker, More than Just a Game, Song in a Rainstorm, Sugar Hill, Tiara's Hat Parade, and Touch the Sky.
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Jefferson County can proudly claim a large number of firsts when it comes to African Americans in national history. The raid to free slaves that served as a catalyst for the Civil War was led by abolitionist John Brown in Harpers Ferry. The first man wounded in the rebellion was Heyward Shepherd, a free African American and a Jefferson County resident. Pres. Abraham Lincoln appointed Jefferson County native Martin Robison Delany as the first African...
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God's Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse is a book of poems by James Weldon Johnson patterned after traditional African-American spiritual oratory. African-American scholars have identified the collection as one of Johnson's two most notable works, the other being Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man.
The work went on to find acclaim in many circles, proving "enormously popular among both the black cognoscenti as well of the masses of black Americans"...
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