“We know what it is to be lied to, and we know how important it is not lie to ourselves. We are powerful because we have survived, and that is what it all about—survival and growth” —Audre Lorde

Since 1976, Black History Month has been observed every February.  The commemoration grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. To further educate and inspire, we present the following award-winning and acclaimed nonfiction for adults, and also invite you to visit Penguin Random House’s initiative, All Ways Black. Check back next week for Black History titles for young readers! Continue reading →