Book List - Black History

Updated July 2024.
 

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1. Big Black: stand at Attica : four days in 1971 changed the course of American history

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Author:
Smith, Frank, 1933-2004
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"In the summer of 1971, New York's Attica State Prison is a symbol of everything broken in America -- abused prisoners, rampant racism and a blind eye turned towards the injustices perpetrated against the powerless. But when the guards at Attica overreact to a minor incident, the prisoners decide they've had enough and revolt -- taking their jailers hostage and making demands for humane conditions"--Back cover.

2. Strange fruit: More uncelebrated narratives from Black history. Volume II

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Author:
Gill, Joel Christian
Series:
Strange fruit volume 2.
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$11,680: Jourdan Anderson -- Nevertheless, she persisted: Stagecoach Mary Fields -- The sheriff of Yankee Hill: Willie Kennard -- Contraband: Cathay Williams -- All sound was music: Blind Tom Wiggins -- Stronger together: Millie and Christine McCoy -- The Green Book for the Negro Motorist: Victor Green -- All blood runs red: Eugene Bullard -- Did you know?