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Posts Tagged ‘Books’

New book looks beyond ‘Mr. March on Washington’ to the real Bayard Rustin

September 27, 2023

Bayard Rustin’s name and civil rights activism sometimes go forgotten. However, a new book intends to change that.

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Book challenges reach historic highs, American Library Association reports

September 20, 2023

The American Library Association reveals that the book banning continues in an attempt to block information about racial and other issues.

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These Are the Top Books Black Teachers Want This School Year

September 6, 2023

One journalist asked Black teachers which books they wanted in libraries and classrooms to encourage reading among students.

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ABHM Book Club: The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (Adapted for Young People)

June 30, 2023
The book, The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks

This month’s book selection is “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (Adapted for Young People)” by Jeanne Theoharis, which we will discuss via Zoom. This book club will be led by ABHM’s Jr Griots (docents)!

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Florence Nightingale’s Rival Gets the Last Laugh

September 7, 2022

While Florence Nightingale is known to many, her Black counterpart, Mary Seacole, has been lost to history. Until now, that is.

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Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges says she doesn’t fear ‘backlash’ with her new ‘inspiring’ children’s book

September 7, 2022

Ruby Bridges stresses the importance of speaking about her experiences as a Black girl and woman, which she does in her new book.

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A North Texas school district says a book chapter by its namesake about a lynching is not appropriate for some students

August 25, 2022

In his book, George Dawson writes about his boyhood in the early 1900s, but some people worry the content isn’t appropriate for young minds.

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On the ground with New York City’s Black motorcycle clubs

July 24, 2022

Photographer Cate Dingley recently released a book, Ezy Riders, of photos featuring members of Brooklyn’s all-black motorcycle clubs.

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7 Books to Help Teach Kids About Juneteenth

June 15, 2022

Families who want to teach kids about the end of slavery and Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday, can read one of these books together.

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Pride, Black History Month book displays among those no longer allowed at Lafayette public libraries

May 31, 2022

Fears of backlash against inclusive books have led to the banning of books about Black and LGBTQ+ communities in one Louisiana library system.

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ABHM builds public awareness of the harmful legacies of slavery and Jim Crow in America and promotes racial repair, reconciliation, and healing. 

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