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 Journey for Teens and Young People
What Africa Gave the World—
And What Every Teen Should Know
And What Every Teen Should Know
Courageous Allies
White Britons Who Fought Against Black Slavery
White Britons Who Fought Against Black Slavery
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Western Civilisation on Africa
Catalogue entry for The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Western Civilisation on Africa.
COLONIAL LEGACIES
A Comparative Analysis of British and French Influence on Africa
A Comparative Analysis of British and French Influence on Africa
Roots and Wings
Nurturing Ethnic Identity in Our Children
Nurturing Ethnic Identity in Our Children
A Century of Immigration
African Survival and Success Guide in Britain
A century of African presence in Britain — the history, the struggles, and the paths forward.
Shared Histories
Comparing Jewish and African Diasporas: Shadows of Suffering
Comparing Jewish and African diaspora experiences — shadows of suffering, parallels of 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.