Book 1: The African American Newspaper Voice of Freedom by Patrick S. Washburn
Book 2: Black Newspapers and America’s War for Democracy, 1914-1920 by William G. Jordan
Book 3: The Defender by Ethan Michaeli
365 Black Books Insurance Monday
These three books present historical information on African Americans in the insurance industry as well as African American insurance companies.
Book 1: Black Pioneers in the American Insurance Industry by Jarrard “Rod” Powell, Sr.
Book 2: Black Business in the New South by Walter B. Weare
Book 3: Black Innovators in the American Insurance Industry
365 Black Books Joe Louis Sunday
A new book has recently been published about the legendary boxer.
Book 1: The Fight of His Life by Johnny Smith and Randy Roberts
Book 2: A Nation’s Hope the story of legendary boxer Joe Louis by Matt de la Pena; illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Book 3: Joe Louis, My Life by Joe Louis and others
365 Black Books Play Saturday
Today’s post will feature a Detroit playwright: the late Ron Milner. His plays: What the Wine Sellers Buy, Checkmates, and Jazz Set were performed in several theaters in the U.S. I had the honor and pleasure of meeting him. He was intelligent, creative, politically and socially astute. I enjoyed watching his plays.
365 Black Books Food Friday
These three books take us on a culinary journey.
Book 1: The People’s Place by Dave Hoekstra
Book 2: The Cooking Gene by Michael W. Twitty
Book 3: High on the Hog by Jessica B. Harris
365 Black Books Tween Thursday
These two books feature strong male tween characters.
Book 1: Will’s Race for Home by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Book 2: The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze by Derrick Barnes
365 Black Books Wednesday Women
On November 4, a few cities, including Detroit, elected their first female mayor. These books feature the first African American woman elected to Congress–Shirley Chisholm, a trailblazer.
Book 1: She Was the First! by Katheryn Russell-Brown; illustrated by Eric Velasquez
Book 2: Shirley Chisholm Dared by Alicia D. Williams; illustrated by April Harrison
Book 3: Loud and Proud by Lesa Cline-Ransome; illustrated by Kaylani Juanita
Book 4: Unbought and Unbossed by Shirley Chisholm
Book 5: The Good Fight by Shirley Chisholm
365 Black Books Veterans Tuesday
Today we honor, salute, and pay tribute to our men and women who served and sacrificed for this country.
These book recommendations came from a blog post on Master Wings Publishing website.
Book 1: Forgotten by Linda Hervieux
Book 2: The Black Civil War Soldier by Deborah Willis
Book 3: Buffalo Soldiers in the West edited by Bruce A. Glasrud
Book 4: Standing in Their Own Light by Judith L. Van Buskirk
Book 5: Glory in Their Spirit by Sandra M. Bolzenius
365 Black Books Musical Monday
These three books present a historical context on the role African Americans played in musical plays.
Book 1: When Broadway was Black by
Book 2: Black Theatre by Stewart F. Lane
Book 3: Black Musical Theatre From Coontown to Dreamgirls by Allen Woll
365 Black Books Snowy Sunday
First day of snow in Michigan. Although there is only one print book about African Americans skiers, there are some electronic/digital “books” on the subject.
Book 1: The Day Snow Turned Black edited by Naomi Bryson, Ed.D
Bonnie St. John was the first African American woman to win two bronze medals in the 1984 Winter Paralympics. Read her inspiring story here.
The Jim Dandy Ski Club in Detroit is the first African American ski club in the United States. Read more about this awesome ski club here.
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