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Black American History For Dummies

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Black American History For Dummies by Ronda Racha Penrice offers a comprehensive overview of African American history, detailing significant events, influential figures, and cultural milestones from the earliest settlements to contemporary issues. The book delves into the struggles and triumphs faced by Black Americans, celebrating their contributions while highlighting the ongoing quest for equality and justice. It presents complex historical narratives in an accessible manner, making it an excellent resource for understanding the rich tapestry of Black American experiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're keen to explore the rich and complex tapestry of Black history in America. It presents an insightful journey through pivotal events, influential figures, and enduring cultural contributions that have shaped the nation. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this vital aspect of American history in an accessible way.

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Go deeper than the Black History you may think you know!

Black American History For Dummies reveals the terrors and struggles and celebrates the triumphs of Black Americans. This handy book goes way beyond what you may have studied in school, digging into the complexities and the intrigues that make up Black America. From slavery and the Civil Rights movement to Black Wall Street, Juneteenth, redlining, and Black Lives Matter, this book offers an accessible resource for understanding the facts and events critical to Black history in America.

The history of Black Americans is the history of Americans; Americans dance to Black music, read Black literature, watch Black movies, and whether they know it or not, reap the benefits of the vibrant political, athletic, and sociological contributions of Black Americans. With this book, you can dive into history, culture, and beyond. See how far thereโ€™s yet to go in the approach to studying Black American culture and ending racism.

  • Get the authoritative story on the growth and evolution of Black America from slavery, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, the Civil Rights era through to today
  • Discover the Black artists, musicians, athletes, and leaders who have made the United States what it is
  • Develop a fuller understanding of concerns about police brutality and other front-and-centre race issues
  • Find out how every aspect of American life connects to Black history

Black American History For Dummies is for anyone who needs to learn or re-learn the true history about Black Americans.

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Black American History For Dummies by Ronda Racha Penrice is appreciated for its comprehensive and accessible overview of the historical and cultural journey of Black Americans. Reviewers highlight the book's engaging narrative style and its ability to condense complex historical events into easily digestible information. It is considered an essential read for both newcomers and those familiar with the subject, lauded for its clarity and insightful presentation.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119780854

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 June 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 726g

Pages: 544

About the Author

Ronda Racha Penrice attended the M.A. program in Southern Studies at the University of Mississippi. A veteran freelance writer, the Columbia University alum has covered Black history and culture for publications including Zora, Essence, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Ebony, theGrio, The Root, and NBC THINK.

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