Black American History for Dummies

By: Ronda Racha Penrice

Narrated by: Janina Edwards

Black American History for Dummies reveals the terrors and struggles and celebrates the triumphs of Black Americans. This handy book goes way beyond what you may have studied in school, digging into the complexities and the intrigues that make up Black America. From slavery and the Civil Rights movement to Black Wall Street, Juneteenth, redlining, and Black Lives Matter, this book offers an accessible resource for understanding the facts and events critical to Black history in America.

The history of Black Americans is the history of Americans; Americans dance to Black music, read Black literature, watch Black movies, and whether they know it or not reap the benefits of the vibrant political, athletic, and sociological contributions of Black Americans. With this book, you can dive into history, culture, and beyond. See how far there's yet to go in the approach to studying Black American culture and ending racism.

Black American History for Dummies is for anyone who needs to learn or re-learn the true history about Black Americans.

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A rich and varied history of African Americans

The only thing I didn’t like was that it should have focused more on achievements outside of Sports, music and movies. But it’s worth a read/listen.

Bill Cosby

They mention everyone’s troubles, Michael Vic, R Kelly, and Chris Brown. But nothing about Bill Cosby except for his contribution.

Excellent compilation

A lot of good information. Something’s I never heard of before. Long read but it was worth it.