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UK Black History Month

Reading for October and beyond

A curated list from Yemi Adesina's 34-book catalogue — African history, diaspora life, and corrective narratives for professors, pastors, and families.

Curated titles

8 titles from the researched catalogue — each links to its book page and Amazon listing.

Cover of 500 Years of Black History

500 Years of Black History

A Journey for Teens and Young People

Kindle · PaperbackApr 2026£7.39

A Journey for Teens and Young People

Cover of What Africa Gave the World—

What Africa Gave the World—

And What Every Teen Should Know

5.0 · 1 reviewKindle · PaperbackAug 2025£7.38

And What Every Teen Should Know

Cover of Courageous Allies

Courageous Allies

White Britons Who Fought Against Black Slavery

5.0 · 2 reviewsKindle · PaperbackJun 2025£7.38

White Britons Who Fought Against Black Slavery

Cover of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Western Civilisation on Africa

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Western Civilisation on Africa

5.0 · 1 reviewKindle · PaperbackAug 2025£14.04

Catalogue entry for The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Western Civilisation on Africa.

Cover of COLONIAL LEGACIES

COLONIAL LEGACIES

A Comparative Analysis of British and French Influence on Africa

5.0 · 1 reviewKindle · PaperbackFeb 2024£11.90

A Comparative Analysis of British and French Influence on Africa

Cover of Shared Histories

Shared Histories

Comparing Jewish and African Diasporas: Shadows of Suffering

Kindle · PaperbackSept 2023£15.56

Comparing Jewish and African diaspora experiences — shadows of suffering, parallels of resilience.

Cover of A Century of Immigration

A Century of Immigration

African Survival and Success Guide in Britain

4.0 · 2 reviewsKindle · PaperbackSept 2025£7.42

A century of African presence in Britain — the history, the struggles, and the paths forward.

Cover of Thriving in the UK

Thriving in the UK

A Survival and Success Toolkit for African Families

5.0 · 1 reviewPaperbackJan 2026£11.99

A practical toolkit for African families navigating British systems, culture, and community life.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Black History Month in the UK?
Black History Month in the United Kingdom is observed in October each year, with heightened interest in African and Caribbean history books during that window.
Which Yemi Adesina titles suit UK Black History Month?
This page highlights eight catalogue titles including 500 Years of Black History, What Africa Gave the World, Courageous Allies, and diaspora guides such as A Century of Immigration and Thriving in the UK.
Where can I buy these books?
All titles link to Amazon UK listings. The author's full catalogue is also available on his Amazon author store.