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When black history isn’t relegated to a single month

The Hechinger Report

In 1926, he originated the celebration of Black History Week and is the author of 16 books about African Americans. For instance, if there is a book by a black author that you must read this month, take in Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi, winner of the 2016 National Book Award for nonfiction. Photo: AP Photo.

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When black history isn’t relegated to a single month

The Hechinger Report

While millions of students across the country now study the influences of black people and culture in what has evolved into Black History Month, Trump proves regularly that Woodson’s ultimate goal of integrating black history into our core curriculums fell far short of national acceptance. Kendi’s book provides a thorough reading of U.S.

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