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 ...