by Beth Staats
Quick Summary
The theme of Black History Month 2025, African Americans and Labor, highlights the significant and diverse ways in which work - whether free or forced, skilled or unskilled, vocational or voluntary - shapes the collective experience of Black people.
Ebooks Minnesota offers a selection of titles that delve into the experiences of African Americans in the realms of labor, work, and economic history. These titles provide valuable perspectives on the historical and economic challenges faced in the labor market. For those interested in exploring this aspect of American history, these and many more books on African Americans and labor are available in Ebooks Minnesota.
The Thunder of Angels: The Montgomery Bus Boycott and the People Who Broke the back of Jim Crow by Donnie Williams and Wayne Greenhaw, is a gripping account of one of the most pivotal moments in the Civil Rights Movement. Through powerful storytelling, the book brings to life the courageous individuals who played a role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. From Rosa Parks' stand to behind-the-scenes efforts of activists, this book offers a compelling look at the determination, sacrifice, and resilience that helped dismantle segregation in America.
Twice as good: the story of William Powell and Clearview, the only golf course designed, built and owned by an African American by Richard Michelson tells the inspiring true story of William Powell, a Black golfer who overcame racial discrimination to pursue his passion for the sport. Denied access to public courses due to segregation, Powell took matters into his own hands by designing and building Clearview Golf Club in Ohio in 1946. Despite numerous obstacles, his perseverance and love for the game led to the creation of a lasting legacy. This book highlights his remarkable journey and the impact of Clearview as a symbol of inclusion and equality in golf.
I didn't work this hard just to get married: successful single black women speak out by Nika C. Beamon explores the experiences, challenges, and perspectives of successful single Black women in America. The book asserts that single Black women are redefining success on their terms, prioritizing personal growth, financial independence, and professional achievement over societal pressures to conform to traditional roles.
These and other fiction and non-fiction books featuring Black Americans' stories can be found in Ebooks Minnesota within the Black History Month 2025 group.
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