Teaching Black History to White People

Leonard Moore, a Black history teacher for 25 years, emphasizes the importance of understanding Black history for everyone. His book, Teaching Black History to White People, combines personal experiences, Black history, and pedagogy to provide an accessible and engaging primer on the Black experience in America. It challenges white readers to confront their biases and take actionable steps towards racial reparations, healing, and reconciliation.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 184 pages
\n Publication date: 14 September 2021
\n Publisher: University of Texas Press
\n

For the past twenty-five years, Leonard Moore has dedicated himself to teaching Black history, primarily to white audiences. Drawing on a wealth of experience gained from teaching in classrooms and on college campuses across the South, as well as from his own personal journey, Moore vividly illustrates the importance of understanding Black history for everyone.

In his book, Teaching Black History to White People, Moore combines elements of memoir, Black history, pedagogy, and practical guidance. This accessible and engaging work serves as a primer on the Black experience in America, offering thought-provoking questions and stimulating discussions. Moore challenges readers to confront discomfort and engage in open and honest conversations about race, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding.

Moore includes a comprehensive syllabus and additional resources to facilitate actionable steps for white individuals to move beyond mere performative justice and towards genuine racial reparations, healing, and reconciliation. Through his teaching and writing, Moore aims to bridge the gap between different communities and promote a more inclusive and equitable society.

\n Weight: 240g\n
Dimension: 127 x 202 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781477324851\n \n