Cultural Passport: 44 Books Featuring Black Athletes
by Troy Belle, JBH Research and Reference Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
January 20, 2021
There is no shortage of stories of how Black athletes have electrified the world and captivated fans with their personalities, skill, talent, philanthropy and calls for social justice. The collection of books below features Black athletes from a wide range of sports including tennis, football, basketball, boxing, track and field, baseball, auto racing, gymnastics, golf, soccer, horse racing, and cricket.
Cultural Passport: Kwanzaa Books for Children, Adults & Families
by Troy Belle, JBH Research and Reference Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
November 23, 2020
Family favorites as well as options for adults, these books celebrate the Kwanzaa holiday and teach about its traditions and principles.
Cultural Passport: Children's Books Featuring Black Fathers
by Troy Belle, JBH Research and Reference Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
June 19, 2020
We hope reading these books with your children will add to your joys of being a dad.
Cultural Passport: African Diasporan Cuisine by Black Chefs
by Troy Belle, JBH Research and Reference Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
June 9, 2020
A collection of books by six Black chefs, including an inspiring memoir, three vegan cookbooks and one Caribbean cookbook to give some new inspiration and healthy culinary tips.
Cultural Passport: Young Adult Fiction by Rita Williams-Garcia
by Troy Belle, JBH Research and Reference Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
May 27, 2020
The Gaither Sisters trilogy will get young people thinking about the importance of family, growing up during pivotal moments in history and social justice.
Cultural Passport: Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen
by Troy Belle, JBH Research and Reference Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
April 17, 2020
Borrow a cookbook...electronically!
Cultural Passport: Young Adult Fiction by Ibi Zoboi
by Troy Belle, JBH Research and Reference Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
April 7, 2020
Terrific reads by a Haitian American author
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