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• African Americans of Canton, Ohio

  Treasures of Black History

  McIlwain, Nadine

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  From Canton's earliest days, the black population has contributed to the city's, and even the nation's, prominence and prosperity. During World War II, nineteen-year-old Harold White joined the famed Tuskegee Airmen of the Ninety-Ninth Fighter…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions

  a Conversation About Education, Parenting, and Race

  Fields, Timothy L., 1976-

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  The goal of the book is to provide Black families with information about the college admission process so that they can explore college options for their child.

• Black Lives Matter at School

  An Uprising for Educational Justice

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  An essential collection of essays, interviews, poems, resolutions, and more from educators, students, and activists who have been building the Black Lives Matter at School movement across the country, including a foreword by Black Lives Matter…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Economy Hall

  the Hidden History of a Free Black Brotherhood

  Shaik, Fatima, 1952-

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  Economy Hall: The Hidden History of a Free Black Brotherhood tells the story of the Société d'Economie et d'Assistance Mutuelle, a New Orleans mutual aid society founded by free men of color in 1836. The group was one of the most important…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Equity and Social Justice Education 50

  Critical Questions for Improving Opportunities and Outcomes for Black Students

  Kafele, Baruti K.,

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  Baruti K. Kafele offers 50 timely and important questions on equity and social justice education for educators to reflect on and discuss.

• NFL Century

  the One-hundred-year Rise of America's Greatest Sports League

  Horrigan, Joe,

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  From the executive director of the NFL Hall of Fame comes a sweeping and lively history of the NFL, timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary season. Compelling, eye-opening, and authoritative, it is a must-read for NFL fans and anyone who loves…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Pro Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Book

  Where Greatness Lives

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  Celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the Hall of Fame with essays and commentary from writers, broadcasters, and fans as well as a comprehensive history of the game and highlights of lives and careers of legendary players.

• Shelter in a Time of Storm

  How Black Colleges Fostered Generations of Leadership and Activism

  Favors, Jelani Manu-Gowon, 1975-

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  For generations, Black colleges have been essential institutions for the African American community. Their nurturing environments have not only aided in students' education and advancement. They have also offered spaces to develop racial…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Chosen One

  a First-generation Ivy League Odyssey

  Brown, Echo,

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  Brown's semi-autobiographical novel is a powerful and vulnerable recounting of a first-generation university student trying to navigate the overwhelming white spaces at an Ivy League institution. First-year Echo has graduated top of her class at her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History

  Beckner, Chrisanne,

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  Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary Black Americans with this fact-filled biography collection for kids. From Benjamin Banneker to Harriet Tubman, Duke Ellington to Rosa Parks, Malcolm X to John Lewis and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Brave Leaders and Activists

  Miller, J. P. (Janice P.),

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  The act of segregation was a common thread woven throughout the world, directed at people of color. It takes great courage to stand up against racial injustice and many Black leaders sacrificed their lives to demand equality. Read about men and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A History of Me

  Theodore, Adrea,

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  A mother's account of her experience as the only Black child in school serves as an empowering message to her daughter.

• Little Leaders

  Bold Women in Black History

  Harrison, Vashti,

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  Based on her popular Instagram posts, debut author/illustrator Vashti Harrison shares the stories of 40 bold African American women who shaped history.

• Martin Luther King Jr.

  Rogers, Amy B.,

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  Martin Luther King Jr. is an iconic figure of the civil rights movement. His influence during the 1950s and 1960s led to key moments that defined the era, including impassioned speeches and marches through dangerous territory. Readers explore his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Timelines From Black History

  Leaders, Legends, Legacies

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  Amazing visual timelines take readers through the people and the issues that have shaped Black history. Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Underappreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people. From…Read moreRead more of this annotation