Tells the story of the thousands of black men who served as soldiers fighting for independence from England during the American Revolutionary War.
Harlem Hellfighters (All-American Fighting Forces)
by Julia Garstecki
AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE MILITARY, REVISED EDITION (A to Z of African Americans)
Praise for the previous edition: ...well written, well researched, and useful...--Booklist
Sweet Words So Brave
by Barbara K. Curry and James Michael Brodie
A survey of the history of African American literature, from slave narratives to the present, told in the voice of a grandfather speaking to his granddaughter.
An account of the stirring achievements of the black U.S. Army regiments that distinguished themselves during numerous campaigns and played a vital role in the settlement of the American West.
A poem celebrating the role of church in the lives and history of African Americans, from the time of slavery through the struggle for civil rights to the well-established churches of today
Wendell O. Scott made history as the only black driver to win a race in a NASCAR Grand National (now Spring Cup) division. Born in Danville, Virginia, he scrimped and saved to buy his first car, a Model T, at age fourteen. Although he “loved to turn the wheel of a racecar, work magic on an engine, and then push it faster than it was ever meant to go,” he never had the resources or sponsorship to buy a brand-new racecar. Using secondhand Fords that he fixed up in his garage, he competed in five h...
Provides an overview of how Africans were brought to America and gives examples of how they were treated as slaves and the efforts of some to gain freedom.
The story of slavery - from its roots to the present day Slavery has plagued the history of humankind for thousands of years, from the conquered peoples of Ancient times to the millions of Africans stolen from their homelands and forced into work that helped build America and the modern world. But what was it like to be a slave, endure such terrible hardships and fight for freedom? Here historical information combines with moving personal stories to give your child the story behind slavery. Ma...
Kitchen House (Black Jazz, Pizzazz, and Razzmatazz)
by Carole Marsh
Scientists, Healers, and Inventors (Book of Black Heroes)
by Wade Hudson
The Journey to Freedom on the Underground Railroad
by Louise Chessi McKinney
Let's Celebrate Emancipation Day & Juneteenth (Holidays & Heroes)
by Barbara deRubertis
Jackie Robinson and the Breaking of the Color Barrier (Gateway Civil Rights)
by Russell Shorto and Civil Rights, 1
Be bold. Be fearless. BE YOU.M is for Melanin is an empowering alphabet book that teaches kids their ABC and celebrates black children. Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, black-positive messages, from E is for Empowerment, to L is for Lead to W is for Worthy. This joyful book, written and illustrated by Tiffany Rose, teaches children their ABC and encourages all kids to love the skin they're in.M is for Melaninshining in every inch of your skin.Every shade, every hue.All beautiful a...