Black History for Every Day of the Year

Résumé du livre

Award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga and his siblings, Yinka Olusoga and Kemi Olusoga, present a vital, unique celebration of Black history, sweeping across the world and through the ages, with an entry for each day of the year.

In these pages you will see hope and connection, ingenuity and creativity, alongside tales of racism and oppression, resistance and celebration. From the Victorian Transatlantic anti-slavery movement to the Black contribution to World War I and World War II, the work of Black creatives during the Harlem Renaissance to Beyoncé and Stormzy, this book is about well known figures and unsung heroes, famous and lesser known key cultural moments and includes important information about Black people throughout history, from ancient times to the modern day.

With a piece of history for every day of the year, this is the perfect book to dip into time and time again. Accompanied by quotes, poems, illustrations and pictures, Black History for Every Day of the Year is for all ages, revealing a rich history that is relevant to us all.