The Extraordinary Life of Horse Racing Legend Jimmy Winkfield
A legendary athlete who went up against racism, ostracization, and war.
15 Essential Books About Slavery in America
These eye-opening books will transport you to the darkest era of American history.
3 Black Historians Who Made Strides in Their Field
They archived Black history and broke barriers along the way.
A Brutal 19th-Century Murder and its Connection to For-Profit Prisons
Freeman’s Challenge explores an explosive true story of violence, racism, and greed.
The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes
The 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion deserves more recognition.
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15 African American History Books Every American Should Read
Meet extraordinary individuals; explore communities; deepen your understanding of America.
25 Books to Read for Black History Month
From great triumphs to continuing struggles, learn more about African American history with these books.
Slavery’s Exiles: The American Maroons and How They Survived
Sylviane A. Diouf shares how slaves escaped and survived in the Southern wilderness.
The Tuskegee Airmen: The First Black U.S. Military Pilots
Courageous Black pilots led the way for desegregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.
The FBI Surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.
The civil rights leader was the target of a covert FBI project to discredit him.
19 Back-to-School Books That Will Inspire Readers of All Ages
These stories of overcoming challenges and prejudices will make any reader think fondly of their school days—past, present or future.
Voodoo Macbeth: Orson Welles' Historic Production With a Black Cast
It launched many careers and brought Shakespeare to Harlem.
The Centuries-Long History of Striking in the U.S.
For hundreds of years, protests nationwide have fought passionately for workers’ rights.
9 Engrossing Alternate History Books
If one detail from the past changed, how would our world look different today?
An Interview with Stephen Williams, Director of the Historical Film Chevalier
Get an inside look at this highly anticipated new movie.
