Hidden Black History, Amanda Jackson Green
Hidden Black History, Amanda Jackson Green
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Hidden Black History
From Juneteenth to Redlining

Author: Amanda Jackson Green

Narrator: Book Buddy Digital Media

Unabridged: 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Lerner

Published: 08/01/2021

Synopsis

Many important moments in history have not been taught in schools or explored in the mainstream media. These events often include people of color and involve Black history. This “whitewashing” of history, intentional or not, puts all Americans at a disadvantage. Learn about Black history moments that shaped America, from the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in Virginia in 1619 to the Freedom Summer of 1964, and read about efforts to reshape how we teach Black history in schools in the 21st century.

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Goodreads review by Margaret Boling

7/7/2022 ~ This book, one of six in The Fight for Black Rights series from Alternator Books/Lerner Publishing clearly explains many of the issues related to Black History that aren't conveyed in most United States textbooks. It also addresses some of the historic issues related to the teaching of hi......more

Goodreads review by Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ Jenn Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ

Hidden Black History is a very brief introduction to black history. The short story mentions the limited black history in schools, events that have shaped black history in the United States, and nods to what could be done to improve black history. For educators, this would be a good warm-up activity......more

Goodreads review by Natalie

I did learn a thing or two from reading this book, but I wish it had more information.......more

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