Black History for Every Day of the Year

by David Olusoga, Yinka Olusoga, Kemi Olusoga (Illustrator)

Overview

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 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

ISBN-13:	9798893030945
Publisher:	The Experiment
Publication date:	09/30/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	512
File size:	114 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	14 - 18 Years

About the Author

David Olusoga is a British-Nigerian historian, author, presenter, and BAFTA-winning filmmaker. He is Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester and a regular contributor to numerous publications, including The Guardian, Observer, and BBC History Magazine. His books include Black and British, which won the PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize and the Longman-History Today Trustees’ Award, The Kaiser’s Holocaust, and The World’s War. He is also the author of Black and British: A Short Essential History, which was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize. In 2019 Olusoga was awarded an OBE for services to history and community integration.
Dr. Yinka Olusoga is a lecturer in Education at the University of Sheffield. She is an historian of childhoods and play. Her research aims to get children, families, and teachers excited about history and interacting with primary historical sources.
Kemi Olusoga is an artist and historian who has worked with and within the UK’s Heritage sector, interpreting history through exhibitions and publications.

Table of Contents

Authors' Note

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

Timelines
Glossary
Image Credits
Acknowledgments
Quote Acknowledgments
Index

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the UK Edition


"Inspiring, accessible and meticulously researched, this ‘journey through time and space’ is crammed with people, places and events of significance in Black—and global—history. Beginning on January 1, with the Year of Africa (1960, when 17 African nations gained independence from colonial rule), it features activists, actors, scientists and artists, protest movements from Victorian anti-slavery campaigns to Black Lives Matter, and pivotal moments that marked or became the catalyst for change. With carefully curated content ranging from the well known to the more obscure, photos, illustrations, quotations and poetry, it’s an invaluable, fascinating, often heartbreaking resource for anyone, teen or adult, with an interest in history.— The Guardian, One of the Five Best Young Adult Books of 2024

An almanac that details the varied history of Black people across the world.— Financial Times

It’s perfect to dip in and out of in bite-sized pieces in October and beyond. . . . This gorgeous hardback reveals a rich history that is relevant to us all.— Black Ballad

These 365 entries span everything from the Empire Windrush to film director Jordan Peele (Get Out) via other, often lesser known, but no less vivid chapters in our shared history.— The Observer

This is an important and valuable book. It deserves to be read and devoured by everyone.— Books for Keeps

. . . engrossing and fascinating exploration of Black history.— School Reading List

Inspiring, accessible and meticulously researched. . . . An invaluable, fascinating, often heartbreaking resource for anyone, teen or adult, with an interest in history.— The Guardian (five of the best young adult books of 2024)

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