US Black History Month
Reading for February and beyond
Selected titles for American readers exploring African roots, corrective history, and diaspora resilience — from a Nigerian author-farmer with 34 books on Amazon.
Curated titles
8 titles from the researched catalogue — each links to its book page and Amazon listing.
500 Years of Black History
A Journey for Teens and Young People
A teen-friendly journey through five centuries of Black history, written to help young readers see survival, achievement, and agency more clearly.
What Africa Gave the World—
And What Every Teen Should Know
An empowering teen history title about Africa as a source of builders, thinkers, creators, and innovators.
Courageous Allies
White Britons Who Fought Against Black Slavery
Stories of White Britons who opposed Black slavery and stood with the abolition cause.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Western Civilisation on Africa
A balanced inquiry into the gains, harms, and lasting contradictions of Western civilisation in Africa.
COLONIAL LEGACIES
A Comparative Analysis of British and French Influence on Africa
A comparative analysis of British and French colonial influence and its enduring effects on African governance.
Roots and Wings
Nurturing Ethnic Identity in Our Children
A family-focused guide to nurturing ethnic identity in children while helping them move confidently in the wider world.
A Century of Immigration
African Survival and Success Guide in Britain
A century of African presence in Britain, told through survival, settlement, and the search for success.
Shared Histories
Comparing Jewish and African Diasporas: Shadows of Suffering
A comparison of Jewish and African diasporas through suffering, memory, and resilience.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is Black History Month in the United States?
- Black History Month in the United States is observed in February. This page curates Yemi Adesina titles suited to that annual reading window.
- Are these books available on Amazon.com?
- Titles on this page include Amazon.com links where ASINs are in the catalogue. Kindle and paperback formats vary by title.
- Which titles connect African history to the Black American experience?
- 500 Years of Black History and What Africa Gave the World are primary anchors; Shared Histories and Roots and Wings speak to diaspora identity.