|
|
|
books
| book details |
Black History for Every Day of the Year
By (author) David Olusoga, By (author) Yinka Olusoga, Illustrated by Kemi Olusoga
|
This book is currently unavailable. Enquire to check if we can source a used copy
|
| book description |
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 X Athletes: Jackie Robinson, Venus and Serena Williams, Simone Biles Authors and Poets: James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Amanda Gorman Musicians: Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé Public Figures: Kofi Annan, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Kamala Harris Scientists: Alice Ball, Katherine Johnson, Neil deGrasse Tyson Movies and Art: the Benin Bronzes, Hamilton, Black Panther Events: the Tulsa Race Massacre, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Selma to Montgomery Marches With 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.
| product details |
Normally shipped |
Publisher | The Experiment LLC
Published date | 17 Oct 2025
Language |
Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 512
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 33mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 682g
ISBN | 979-8-8930-3093-8
Readership Age |
BISAC |
| other options |
|
|
|
To view the items in your trolley please sign in.
| sign in |
|
|
|
| specials |
|
|
|
Carlo Rovelli
Paperback / softback
208 pages
was: R 295.95
now: R 265.95
|
|
|
Carlo Rovelli
Paperback / softback
224 pages
was: R 295.95
now: R 265.95
|
Originally published in Italian: L'ordine del tempo (Milan: Adelphi Edizioni, 2017).
|
|
|
|
