Posts Tagged ‘book club’
ABHM Book Club Presents: A Lynching in the Heartland by James H. Madison
Explore with ABHM James H. Madison’s ‘A Lynching in the Heartland,’ a profound narrative unraveling the 1930 Marion, Indiana, lynching of Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith. Through meticulous research, Madison examines the lasting impact of racial violence, challenging readers to confront America’s complex history of injustice and resilience.
Read MoreABHM Book Club Presents: Stamped by Jason Reynolds & Ibram X Kendi
Through a gripping, fast-paced, and energizing narrative written by beloved award-winner Jason Reynolds, this book shines a light on the many insidious forms of racist ideas–and on ways readers can identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their daily lives.
Read MoreABHM Book Club: On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed
We will be reading On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed and discussing it virtually on June 20th at 6 PM via Zoom. Annette Gordon-Reed’s ‘On Juneteenth’ brilliantly reimagines American history, intertwining personal narratives and historical facts to reveal the profound impact of Black Americans on the Lone Star State, culminating in the pivotal moment of June 19, 1865, and reminding us of the ongoing struggle for equality.
Read MoreABHM Book Club: Blues Legacies and Black Feminism by Angela Y Davis
We will be reading Blues Legacies and Black Feminism by Angela Y Davis and discussing it virtually on May 23rd at 6 PM via Zoom. The blues tradition through a feminist lens. Explore the careers of Black women singers Rainey, Smith, and Holiday. Their boldness challenged mainstream norms, shaping American social memory.
Read MoreABHM Book Club presents The Water Dancer By Ta-Nehisi Coates
ABHM will be reading The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates and discussing it virtually on March 21st. In this gripping tale by the acclaimed Coates, the protagonist Hiram Walker, born into slavery, discovers a mysterious power after a near-death experience. Determined to escape bondage and liberate his family, he navigates the covert battlegrounds of slavery, fueled by love and resilience, in a poignant story of defiance and courage.
Read MoreABHM Book Club: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
In the year 2024, the country is marred by unattended environmental and economic crises that lead to social chaos. Lauren Olamina, a preacher’s daughter living in Los Angeles, is protected from danger by the walls of her gated community. However, in a night of fire and death, what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: a startling vision of human destiny . . . and the birth of a new faith.
2021 Hugo Award Winner for Best Graphic Story or Comic.
ABHM Book Club: The Water Dancer By Ta-Nehisi Coates
In this gripping tale by the acclaimed Coates, the protagonist Hiram Walker, born into slavery, discovers a mysterious power after a near-death experience. Determined to escape bondage and liberate his family, he navigates the covert battlegrounds of slavery, fueled by love and resilience, in a poignant story of defiance and courage.
Read MoreABHM Book Club presents “A Time of Terror” by Dr. James Cameron
This month’s book selection is our founder, Dr. James Cameorn’s memoir, A Time of Terror: A Survivor’s Story, which we will discuss on February 22nd at 6 PM CT via Zoom.
Read MoreABHM Book Club, MIAD & MCHS Proudly Present: All That She Carried By Tiya Miles
On Thursday, January 25th we will discuss All That She Carried by Tiya Miles, in partnership with the Milwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS) and the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD), who will help lead the discussion and connect the book to an exhibition and to museums, more broadly.
Read MoreABHM Book Club, MIAD & MCHS Proudly Present: All That She Carried By Tiya Miles
On Thursday, January 25th we will discuss All That She Carried by Tiya Miles, in partnership with the Milwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS) and the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD), who will help lead the discussion and connect the book to an exhibition and to museums, more broadly.
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