A different perspective on throwback Thursday. This book talks about the black neighborhoods and the social, political, and economic factors that impacted them.
Book: Where the Hood At? by Michael C. Lens
365 Black Books Stuart Scott Wednesday
Tonight, ESPN will air 30 for 30 on Stuart Scott, a sports journalist who influenced/impacted sports reporting in his own unique style. Here is his autobiography.
365 Black Books Hattie McDaniel Tuesday
Our bookclub discussed a historical fiction novel about Hattie McDaniel, the first African actress to receive an Oscar for a supporting role in a film (Gone With the Wind). ReShonda Tate, the author, researched Hattie McDaniel and used some creative liberties in creating a story about a pioneer, a fighter, and classy woman.
Book 1: The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate
Book 2: Hattie McDaniel Black Ambition, White Hollywood by Jill Watts
365 Black Books MiSelf Monday
Today’s posts will feature books from the 2024 MiSelf in Books PK-Grade 12 booklist. These are diverse, are exemplary in literary merit and authentic representation.
Book 1: Bros by Carole Boston Weatherford; illustrated by Reggie Brown. (Grades PreK-1)
Book 2: The Last Stand by Atwan Eady; illustrated by Jarrett & Jerome Pumphrey (Grades 2-3)
Book 3: Duel by Jessixa Bagley; illustrated by Aaron Bagley (Grades 3-7)
Book 4: The Order of Things by Kaija Langley (Grades 6-8)
Book 5: Forever is Now by Mariama J. Lockington (Grades 9-12)
365 Black Books Marching Bands Sunday
These four books portray, present, and explain the HBCU Marching Band experience.
Book 1: The HBCU Experience The HBCU Band Alumni Edition
Book 2: Keith Duncan Battle of the Bands
Book 3: Marching Bands (Photography) Jules Allen
Book 4: Marching to the Beat: HBCU Bands from A to Z
365 Black Books Little Richard Saturday
December 5 was Little Richard’s birthday. Two books were written about the musician’s life, music, and his influence.
Book 1: The Life and Times of Little Richard: The Authorized Biography by Charles White.
Book 2: The Big Life of Little Richard by Mark Ribowsky
365 Black Books
Two books about Donny Hathaway, whose classic song “This Christmas” is played and song throughout the holiday season.
Book 1: Donny Hathaway’s Donny Hathaway Live by Emily J. Lordi
Book 2: Winners Have Yet to be Announced by Ed Pavlic
365 Black Books Gordon Parks Thursday
November 30 was Gordon Parks birthday. Belated rest in heaven wishes to a multitalented man! This post will feature three of his works. For more information about Gordon Parks, please check out this website: Gordon Parks Museum
Book 1: The Learning Tree: A classic book and movie!
Book 2: A Choice of Weapons
Book 3: Half Past Autumn: A Retrospective
365 Black Books Protest Wednesday
I attended a booksigning at the Detroit Public Library. Dr. Gloria J. Browne-Marshall talked about her new book, A Protest History of the United States. She wrote about several types of protests, and expanded our definition of protest. A worthy read!
365 Black Books Pryor Tuesday
After I posted yesterday books, I learned that December 1 was Richard Pryor’s birthday. I loved, loved, loved Richard Pryor! He was talented, sometimes controversial, but most of all funny! Well, IMHO. A few books have been written by and about him. I will focus on two.
Book 1: Pryor Convictions and Other Life Sentences by Richard Pryor his official autobiography.
Book 2: Becoming Richard Pryor by Scott Saul
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