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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. Worse, this lack of recognition is reflected in national policy, racial inequities in compensation, and the discounting of black leadership. Kendi, winner of the 2016 National Book Award for nonfiction.

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When black history isn’t relegated to a single month

The Hechinger Report

Worse, this lack of recognition is reflected in national policy, racial inequities in compensation, and the discounting of black leadership. 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.

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