{"product_id":"black-history-matters-1","title":"Black History Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eBlack History Matters is a chronicle of Black history, written by a celebrated Black historian, that covers thousands of years, from African kingdoms to slavery, apartheid, and the fight for civil rights. It highlights important Black personalities and achievements, while also addressing the issues that continue to plague Black communities. The book is designed to connect with the Black Lives Matter movement and offer a resource for young readers during Black History Month and beyond. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 72 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16 September 2021\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hachette Children's Group\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack history is a significant and powerful chronicle of African-American history, written by a renowned Black historian. This book has won numerous awards, including the 2020 School \u0026amp; Library Association prize for readers aged 13–16 and the 2020 ALCS Educational Writers Award. It has been fully revised and updated for the new paperback edition and includes notes on teaching Black history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack history is an essential component of global history, encompassing thousands of years of African kingdoms, slavery, apartheid, the struggle for civil rights, and the global Black Lives Matter protests of 2020. Black History Matters delves into these historical events and highlights the significant contributions of Black individuals, such as Olaudah Equiano and Oprah Winfrey. It also provides a balanced perspective, examining achievements and progress while addressing the ongoing issues that plague Black communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Lives Matter is a powerful international movement that aims to raise awareness of and end ongoing injustice towards black people. This book is designed to connect with that movement and offer an important resource for all young readers during Black History Month and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is organized into three chapters:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: The African Empires explores the lands of the pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, the flourishing and decline of Kush in Egypt, North African invasions, the rise and fall of Ethiopia's West African desert empires, the Nigeria region's Munhumutapa, and the East African coast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: The Transatlantic Slave Trade delves into the beginnings of the transatlantic slave trade, the trade in human misery, the experiences of slaves, the growing resistance against slavery, and the eventual abolition of the slave trade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Colonialism examines the Scramble for Africa, the Pan-African Congresses, the quest for independence in Africa, and the challenges faced by newly independent African nations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack History Matters is a valuable resource for students, educators, and anyone interested in learning more about the rich and complex history of Black people. It provides a comprehensive and accessible account of Black history, highlighting the contributions and struggles of Black individuals and communities throughout history. By understanding Black history, we can better appreciate the diversity and richness of our world and work towards creating a more just and equitable society for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 328g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 x 283 x 14 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781445166902\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robin Walker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44097135116538,"sku":"9781445166902","price":8.53,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/246b0ab8e823017f7d8cfb4f2b35f66f_cdd72f74-7cfc-403d-883d-0ae90915bb67.jpg?v=1632452196","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/black-history-matters-1","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}