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February is known as Black History Month and during this month we honor many of the greatest African Americans who have made a difference in American History. There are many books you can read if you are interested in learning about the lives of famous African Americans as well as the history and life that African Americans encountered over the years. If you enjoy reading, or are interested in learning more about African American lives then here is a list of some great books you can read.<\/p>\n

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neal Hurston<\/em> (published: 1937)<\/p>\n

Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin<\/em> (published: 1953)<\/p>\n

The Autobiography of Malcom X by Alex Hayley and Malcom X<\/em> (published: 1965)<\/p>\n

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou<\/em> (published: 1969)<\/p>\n

Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor<\/em> (published: 1976)<\/p>\n

Root: The Saga of an American Family by Alex Hayley<\/em> (published: 1976)<\/p>\n

The Color Purple by Alice Walker <\/em>(published: 1982)<\/p>\n

Beloved by Toni Morrison<\/em> (published: 1987)<\/p>\n

Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley <\/em>(published: 1990)<\/p>\n

Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela<\/em> (published: 1995)<\/p>\n

Hope you enjoy reading these books!<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div> February is known as Black History Month and during this month we honor many of the greatest African Americans who have made a difference in American History. There are many books you can read if you are interested in learning about the lives of famous African Americans as well as the history and life […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":574,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\"\"\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nFebruary is known as Black History Month and during this month we honor many of the greatest African Americans who have made a difference in American History. 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