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Black History Facts You Didn't Learn in School

by Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Book Details

Published:2024-02-24
Pages:80
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Black History Facts You Didn't Learn in School is a historical guide on Black Americans' accomplishments, contributions, and struggles. It includes the experiences of Black individuals who have often been marginalized, overlooked, or omitted from mainstream historical accounts.From the resilience of women like Anna Douglass, first wife of Frederick Douglass, to the many Black communities that prospered, recognizing and celebrating Black history helps to ensure that these stories are acknowledged

Our Review

This historical guide uncovers the often-overlooked narratives and marginalized figures that traditional education frequently omits, presenting a comprehensive look at Black Americans' accomplishments, contributions, and struggles. The book moves beyond mainstream historical accounts to highlight the resilience of individuals like Anna Douglass and the stories of prosperous Black communities, offering a vital corrective to the incomplete history taught in many classrooms.

What makes this work distinctive is its focus on figures and communities deliberately pushed to the margins, providing a richer, more nuanced understanding of the Black experience in America. Readers seeking a deeper, more truthful historical education will find this an essential resource, as it ensures these critical stories are finally acknowledged and celebrated. This is the kind of historical recovery that changes how you understand the past.

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