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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

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. Kendi’s book provides a thorough reading of U.S. history from the perspective of black people.

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