As an SJSU alumn, I was on campus when the famous fist-raising statue of Tommie Smith and John Carlos was revealed on campus. Since then I’ve devoured all I could about the two famous runners. Read on for a full review of Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, and…
Graphic novels aren’t just for comic book characters, and I’m excited for this trend of non-fiction graphic novels that detail important aspects of Black history. Read on for a review of The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History by David F. Walker and Marcus Kwame Anderson. Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History Review…
As a multi cultural mom raising multi cultural children, it’s very important to me that they have representation in their toys and books. Black History Month is here and I wanted to compile a list of the best Graphic novels that feature African American main characters. I have an eclectic mix of both fiction and…
In this compelling young adult novel, readers are transported back to the turbulent 1960’s through the eyes of the founders of the Black Panther Party. Interspersed with interviews from people who lived through the founding and ultimate demise of the organization, FREEDOM! The Story of the Black Panther Party documents the story of the Black…
This post contains affiliate links. Captain Marvel images owned and distributed by Disney Studios and Marvel. My kids and I have watched the Captain Marvel movie about a hundred times and I wanted to surprise them with a Captain Marvel valentine! After not finding much in the stores, I set out to create a simple…