Posts Tagged ‘Books’
How John Lewis Became a Moral Force in America
David Greenberg published a narrative about John Lewis’ life as an activist and later, in American politics.
Read MoreWisconsin DOC: Nonprofit can no longer send used books to prisoners
Wisconsin prisoners will have even less access to education through books due to changes in the DOC’s guidelines.
Read MoreThe Black Child Book Fair
Welcome to THE BLACK CHILD BOOK FAIR – MILWAUKEE! Join us at the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club for a day filled with books, fun, and learning. Discover a wide selection of books celebrating black authors, characters, and stories. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support diversity in literature and promote a love for reading…
Read MoreCrook’s Lens Exhibit
Opening Reception and Book Signing Saturday, September 14, 3-6 pm On the heels of his recently published book of the same title, Ron Wilkins brings a considerable number of works in his portfolio to The William Grant Still Arts Center. Through Crook’s Lens: A Photographic Journey Through the Black Liberation Struggle, we experience the world…
Read MoreABHM Book Club Presents: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
Explore Isabel Wilkerson’s eye-opening examination, “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,” revealing how deeply entrenched caste systems shape societies globally. With profound insights and compelling narratives, Wilkerson challenges readers to confront systemic inequities and envision a future rooted in justice and equality.
Read MoreABHM 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 MoreNational Black Book Festival 2024
The National Black Book Festival (NBBF) is an annual event, and one of the largest events of its kind throughout the US. The event attracts a wide array of authors, publishers, book clubs, libraries and individual readers from throughout the nation. Over 100 authors will be in attendance.
Read MoreIs Nonviolent Resistance Past Its Prime?
Kellie Carter Jackson explores the forms of activism people have used and offers a more nuanced picture of their lives in her new book.
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 MoreSilent Cavalry review: Howell Raines’ fine work on southern resistance
A journalist’s new book reveals a part of Civil War history that is not ignored but overwritten through a family history narrative.
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