Kwanzaa Day 3: Ujima Collective Work and Responsibility
Book 1: The Sisterhood by Courtney Thorsson
Book 2: Black Freedom Fighters in Steel by Ruth Needleman
Book 3: Working for Justice The L.A. Model of Organizing and Advocacy
365 Black Books Self-Determination Saturday
Kwanzaa Day 2: Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
Book 1: Black Self-Determination A Cultural History of African-American Resistance by V. P. Franklin
Book 2: Righteous Self Determination by Patrica Reid-Merritt
Book 3: Becoming by Former First Lady Michelle Obama
365 Black Books Carter G. Woodson Sunday
Carter G. Woodson was born on December 19, 1875 Known as the Father of Black History, we continue to celebrate his life and legacy.
His seminal book The Mis-Education of the Negro
Book 1: Carter G. Woodson A Life in Black History by Jacqueline Goggin
Book 2: Carter G. Woodson The Man Who Put Black in American History by James Haskins and Kathleen Benson
Book 3: Carter Reads the Paper by Deborah Hopkinson; illustrated by Don Tate
365 Black Books Throwback Thursday
These books tell the story of the legendary Bass Reeves, the first Black Deputy Marshal in the Wild West
Book 1: Black Gun, Silver Star
Book 2: Bass Reeves
Book 3: Bass Reeves Biography
Book 4: Bad News for Outlaws by Vaunda Michael Nelson
365 Black Books Donna Brazile Tuesday
Donna Brazile, writer and political strategist, was born on December 15. She has contributed to many publications and books. This post will focus on three books written by her.
Book 1: Cooking With Grease
Book 2: Hacks
Book 3: For Colored Girls Who Considered Politics
365 Black Books Throwback Thursday
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 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 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 Weather Sunday
Book 1: The Weather Officer: The Story of Alonzo Smith, Jr. . . .
Book 2: The Meteorologist in Me by Brittney Shipp
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