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• Black AF History

  the Un-whitewashed Story of America

  Harriot, Michael,

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  This meticulously researched and well-told history centers around the Black experience in America from 1619 to today.

• Built From the Fire

  the Epic Story of Tulsa's Greenwood District, America's Black Wall Street : One Hundred Years in the Neighborhood That Refused to Be Erased

  Luckerson, Victor,

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  Learn about the rise, destruction, and resurgence of the Greenwood District in Oklahoma in this history that centers on the Goodwin family, who have lived in the neighborhood since 1913.

• The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts

  the True Story of The Bondwoman's Narrative

  Hecimovich, Gregg A.,

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  Hannah Crafts is America's first known Black female novelist - find out about her incredible life in this biography.

• Black Folk

  the Roots of the Black Working Class

  Kelley, Blair Murphy, 1973-

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  This is an insightful history of Black labor movements in the United States.

• Symbols of Freedom

  Slavery and Resistance Before the Civil War

  Clavin, Matthew J.,

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  Library Journal said it best - " In an era where many people in the U.S are protesting racism, this book is important reading for audiences of all levels to gain an understanding of past symbols of freedom and resistance and a way of looking…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Saying It Loud

  1966--the Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement

  Whitaker, Mark,

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  This insightful work explores the rise of the Black Power Movement, its key players, and how it changed the struggle for civil rights.

• Invisible Generals

  Rediscovering Family Legacy, and a Quest to Honor America's First Black Generals

  Melville, Doug,

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  Melville seeks to reinsert African Americans and the important roles they played in American military history through this personal account of how the author sought to rediscover his own family history.

• Africatown

  America's Last Slave Ship and the Community It Created

  Tabor, Nick,

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  This gripping history tells the true story of the community created by the survivors of the Clotilda and the struggles it faces today.

• Driving the Green Book

  a Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance

  Hall, Alvin D.,

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  "Driving the Green Book" is a fascinating blend of history and travelogue that explores the resourcefulness and ingenuity of Black travelers in Jim Crow America.