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Four Hundred Souls

Four Hundred Souls

A Community History of African America, 1619-2019
BiographyHistory
Pages
736
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

Journey through four hundred years of African American history, from 1619 to the present, in this monumental collection. Edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain, this book features ninety essays from ninety different writers, each covering a five-year period. It offers a comprehensive and vital look at the struggles and triumphs that have shaped a nation.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeReflectiveComplexIntellectual
Multiple POVs

Genres

Biography History Sociology Biography & Memoir

Authors

I
Ibram X. Kendi

American author, professor, anti-racist activist, and historian of race and discriminatory policy in the U.S

K
Keisha N. Blain

Keisha N. Blain is a historian and author, notably contributing to the landmark collection Four Hundred Souls. Her writing offers essential insights into Black history, race, and social justice in America.