Black History for Every Day of the Year

A unique celebration of well-known figures and unsung heroes, famous cultural moments and hidden histories, from ancient times to today“Inspiring, accessible and meticulously researched . invaluable, fascinating, often heartbreaking resource for anyone, teen or adult, with an interest in history.”—The Guardian
Did you know that Aretha Franklin was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Or that the first accounts of a Black samurai in Japan date back almost 500 years ago? Written by historian and broadcaster David Olusoga and his siblings, professor Yinka Olusoga and artist Kemi Olusoga, Black History for Every Day of the Year is an illuminating overview of consequential people, places, and events in Black history. Accompanied by photos, quotes, and illustrations, these 366 entries will take you on a journey across global history, from the ancient Kingdom of Kush to the Black Lives Matter movement.You’ll learn about unsung heroes from history, as well as contemporary figures and events.Activists: Toussaint L’Ouverture, Harriet Tubman, Malcolm XAthletes: Jackie Robinson, Venus and Serena Williams, Simone BilesAuthors and Poets: James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Amanda GormanMusicians: Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, BeyoncéPublic Figures: Kofi Annan, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Kamala HarrisScientists: Alice Ball, Katherine Johnson, Neil deGrasse TysonMovies and Art: the Benin Bronzes, Hamilton, Black PantherEvents: the Tulsa Race Massacre, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Selma to Montgomery MarchesWith accounts of triumph and celebration, ingenuity and creativity, alongside tales of racism and oppression, hope and resistance, Black History for Every Day of the Year gives you something new to learn every day—a rich history that is relevant to us all.

Contributor: Kemi Olusoga (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Kemi Olusoga

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