Celebrating his 83rd birthday March 22, Houston A. Baker, Jr. is a scholar s an American scholar specializing in African-American literature and Distinguished University Professor of English at Vanderbilt University. Here are a few of his books:
365 Black Books Cheryl W. Thompson Sunday
Cheryl W. Thompson was at the Detroit Public Library talking about her book, Forgotten Souls, The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen. These Airmen risked so much for America and the war. Their significance and impact should be told. Thank you Cheryl Thompson for writing their stories.
365 Black Books Kendra Boyd Sunday
Dr. Kendra Boyd, scholar and professor on Black business and economic history, urban history and migration, talked about her book Freedom Enterprise, Black Entrepreneurship and Racial Capitalism in Detroit. She was very informative and has thoroughly researched her topic.
365 Black Books Ralph Ellison Thursday
Born March 1, Ralph Ellison wrote the classic novel, Invisible Man. He also wrote other books and a few were published posthumously.
365 Black Books W.E.B. Du Bois Saturday
W.E.B. Du Bois is another author born on February 23. Author of the classic, The Souls of Black Folk, Dr. Du Bois continued writing many more books on African Americans. Read more about this scholarly professor, writer, and civil rights activist here.
365 Black Books Ruby Duncan Thursday
I saw a documentary film at my local library branch. The film, titled “Storming Caesar’s Palace,” documents black women who organized and literally stormed Caesar’s Palace to protest the lack of welfare funds for black women. The film was based on the book by the same title.
365 Black Books: Amos Wilson Wednesday
Also born February 23, Amos Wilson was a Pan Africanist, psychologist, and author. He passed away in 1995. Read more about this author here:
Here are just a few of his works.
365 Black Books Haki Madhubuti Tuesday
Haki Madhubuti, poet, author of numerous books and founder of Third World Press celebrated his 84th birthday yesterday, February 23. To read more about this phenomenal man, click here.
Here are just a few of his works.
365 Black Books Ishmael Reed Monday
Ishmael Reed was born February 22 and is a poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, songwriter, public media commentator, lecturer and publisher. He has written more than 40 books, a few posted below. Read more about Ishmael Reed here.
365 Black Books John Lewis Sunday
John Lewis was born February 20. Posting books about his life and legacy. Read more about him here.
Here are just a few books written by and about him.
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