![]() ![]() Key issues, events, and concepts are explored succinctly. In addition to the larger chronological narrative, the book also features short biographies of famous leaders, artists, and athletes. ![]() Gr 3 Up-An amazing amount of information is packed into this compendium of African American history. All rights reserved Review by School Library Journal Review Illustrator's agent: Lori Nowicki, Painted Words. Author's agent: Joy Harris, Joy Harris Agency. Newcomer Gaines's portraits are often stiff and awkward, but Asim's thoughtful, wide-ranging commentary makes this a useful and accessible resource. A closing section carries readers into the 21st century with Hurricane Katrina, the election of Barack Obama to the presidency, and Black Lives Matter. Asim (Preaching to the Chickens) thoroughly explores influential events, political and social movements, and individuals in African-American history, beginning with the ugly legacy of slavery: "African Americans are the only ethnic group whose ancestors were brought to this country against their will." Moving forward in time, Asim discusses topics that include abolitionism, the Harlem Renaissance, and the civil rights movement highlights African-American activists, artists, and athletes and contextualizes events such as the airing of the 1977 miniseries Roots and the Los Angeles riots. ![]()
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