The growing number of new Black history books that are being published is an indication of the rising interest in the subject. Both hard cover and e books allow a broader readership to tap into this resource of information that was unknown for so many generations. Additional translations into different languages allows many more cultures to eliminate prejudices and allow for a better world for us to live in.
A two fold approach has been created for readers as an alternative to the incomplete traditional approach. This reminds the readers that racial oppression has indeed been inflicted on races in the past. This fact has often been omitted from the history books and is addressed by the addition of the binary approach to history.
Books are targeted to a variety of readerships starting from young children to adults. For the younger reader the storytelling approach is both entertaining as well as informative. Coupled with pictures this is a quick and effective approach to get the message across.
All age groups enjoy storytelling so this approach is not uniquely targeted to the very young. It is important to remember however, that first impressions are captured and maintained by young minds who will find it more difficult to change them later on in life. The exposure to a fuller body of information allows the reader to develop invaluable insights on how the process of developing prejudices stems from a breakdown in communication.
People of African descent have contributed in many different ways. They have influenced the world of sports, politics, entertainment and many other domains that exist today. Those who have made their achievements under challenging circumstances such as slavery are considered to be particularly noteworthy and should not be forgotten.
These contributions reverberate in European countries as well as North America. The scope of this can be more easily imagined through the content books have to offer. For too many years this information was simply not included in the traditional approach to writing history books.
There are volumes of books depicting the stories of athletes of African descent who have established stunning world records in long distance running, track and field and a variety of other categories. Some Black African countries have dominated certain events for many decades.
In the world of music new genres such as Motown and jazz were created by African Blacks in the US. Many have been inducted into the Hall of Fame such as Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. Their music continues to be popular long after they have died and indicates the huge talent that these individuals evoked.
Historical facts help to destroy misconceptions and stereotypes that tend to permeate our way of thinking about people. Unless the readers are well informed they will tend to believe that the stereotype is true. Believing in stereotypes will often lead to conflict since there will be important gaps of understanding between Blacks and other races and cultures.
Black history books provide information that will promote a more peaceful world for people to inhabit. Where there is harmony there is a better sense of fitting in and living a full life. A world with less conflict means less suffering and more understanding.
A two fold approach has been created for readers as an alternative to the incomplete traditional approach. This reminds the readers that racial oppression has indeed been inflicted on races in the past. This fact has often been omitted from the history books and is addressed by the addition of the binary approach to history.
Books are targeted to a variety of readerships starting from young children to adults. For the younger reader the storytelling approach is both entertaining as well as informative. Coupled with pictures this is a quick and effective approach to get the message across.
All age groups enjoy storytelling so this approach is not uniquely targeted to the very young. It is important to remember however, that first impressions are captured and maintained by young minds who will find it more difficult to change them later on in life. The exposure to a fuller body of information allows the reader to develop invaluable insights on how the process of developing prejudices stems from a breakdown in communication.
People of African descent have contributed in many different ways. They have influenced the world of sports, politics, entertainment and many other domains that exist today. Those who have made their achievements under challenging circumstances such as slavery are considered to be particularly noteworthy and should not be forgotten.
These contributions reverberate in European countries as well as North America. The scope of this can be more easily imagined through the content books have to offer. For too many years this information was simply not included in the traditional approach to writing history books.
There are volumes of books depicting the stories of athletes of African descent who have established stunning world records in long distance running, track and field and a variety of other categories. Some Black African countries have dominated certain events for many decades.
In the world of music new genres such as Motown and jazz were created by African Blacks in the US. Many have been inducted into the Hall of Fame such as Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. Their music continues to be popular long after they have died and indicates the huge talent that these individuals evoked.
Historical facts help to destroy misconceptions and stereotypes that tend to permeate our way of thinking about people. Unless the readers are well informed they will tend to believe that the stereotype is true. Believing in stereotypes will often lead to conflict since there will be important gaps of understanding between Blacks and other races and cultures.
Black history books provide information that will promote a more peaceful world for people to inhabit. Where there is harmony there is a better sense of fitting in and living a full life. A world with less conflict means less suffering and more understanding.
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