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Black History Month: Favorites from the staff at KSHB-TV 41

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February is Black History Month, and 41 Action News is highlighting the importance of Black culture and history in the Kansas City area. Black History Month celebrates Black peoples’ achievements and their role in U.S. history — a history which is documented in Kansas City, Missouri, by the Black Archives of Mid-America. Here are suggested titles and favorite reading from the staff at KSHB-TV 41.

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The Office of Historical Corrections

The Office of Historical Corrections

A Novella and Stories

by Evans, Danielle

Book - 2020

"This collection of short stories and one novella is nearly impossible to put down. In mere sentences, Evans will have you totally invested in each c...Show more "This collection of short stories and one novella is nearly impossible to put down. In mere sentences, Evans will have you totally invested in each character's outcome. Loved the twists and turns, as well as the inclusion of current events."--Cat Reid, 41 Action News Investigator Show less

"This collection of short stories and one novella is nearly impossible to put down. In mere sentences, Evans will have you totally invested in each c...Show more "This collection of short stories and one novella is nearly impossible to put down. In mere sentences, Evans will have you totally invested in each character's outcome. Loved the twists and turns, as well as the inclusion of current events."--Cat Reid, 41 Action News Investigator Show less

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How to Be An Antiracist

How to Be An Antiracist

by Kendi, Ibram X.

Book - 2019

"This book does a good job explaining the difference between "not racist" and "antiracist."--Christina Santiago, 41 Action News Producer "This book does a good job explaining the difference between "not racist" and "antiracist."--Christina Santiago, 41 Action News Producer Show less

"This book does a good job explaining the difference between "not racist" and "antiracist."--Christina Santiago, 41 Action News Producer "This book does a good job explaining the difference between "not racist" and "antiracist."--Christina Santiago, 41 Action News Producer Show less

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

by Taylor, Mildred D.

Book - 2016

"It's a brilliant story about a young woman discovering the intersection of her race and role in protecting her family legacy. There's a ton of action and it's still one of my favorite books!"--Dia Wall, 41 Action News Anchor "It's a brilliant story about a young woman discovering the intersection of her race and role in protecting her family legacy. There's a ton of action and it's still one of my favorite books!"--Dia Wall, 41 Action News Anchor Show less

"It's a brilliant story about a young woman discovering the intersection of her race and role in protecting her family legacy. There's a ton of action and it's still one of my favorite books!"--Dia Wall, 41 Action News Anchor "It's a brilliant story about a young woman discovering the intersection of her race and role in protecting her family legacy. There's a ton of action and it's still one of my favorite books!"--Dia Wall, 41 Action News Anchor Show less

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The Measure of A Man

The Measure of A Man

A Spiritual Autobiography

by Poitier, Sidney

eBook - 2007

"Poitier is a well-known actor, but The Measure of A Man explores the person, his roots and his spiritual journey on a deeper level that is well worth your time."--Tod Palmer, 41 Action News Digital Content Producer "Poitier is a well-known actor, but The Measure of A Man explores the person, his roots and his spiritual journey on a deeper level that is well worth your time."--Tod Palmer, 41 Action News Digital Content Producer Show less

"Poitier is a well-known actor, but The Measure of A Man explores the person, his roots and his spiritual journey on a deeper level that is well worth your time."--Tod Palmer, 41 Action News Digital Content Producer "Poitier is a well-known actor, but The Measure of A Man explores the person, his roots and his spiritual journey on a deeper level that is well worth your time."--Tod Palmer, 41 Action News Digital Content Producer Show less

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Weep Not, Child by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159336.Weep_Not_Child?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=dZ1ctZwVIw&rank=1

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"It’s a quick and insightful read. I found it incredibly interesting since I had never read a book by an African author and hearing an emotional and ...Show more "It’s a quick and insightful read. I found it incredibly interesting since I had never read a book by an African author and hearing an emotional and deep perspective on colonialism on the African continent. Also ties in some history that is interesting to research after the book. Was chosen as a book club read and everyone liked it."--Caitlin Sullivan, 41 Action News Producer Show less

Grandpa I Just Wanna be a Cowboy: Notables from the West by Trae Q. L. Venerable

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38909505-grandpa-i-just-wanna-be-a-cowboy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=p2Mt4UbBHB&rank=1

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"Trae Q.L. Venerable is a local author who takes a look at a history not often learned in schools. The popular children's book based on real-life cow...Show more "Trae Q.L. Venerable is a local author who takes a look at a history not often learned in schools. The popular children's book based on real-life cowboys has landed Venerable in many area schools to talk to children about historical Black cowboys."--Katelyn Brown, 41 Action News Digital Content Producer Show less

Sag Harbor

Sag Harbor

by Whitehead, Colson

Audiobook CD - 2009

"An easy read which depicts African-Americans teenage boys differently than the stereotypes."--Charlie Keegan, 41 Action News Reporter "An easy read which depicts African-Americans teenage boys differently than the stereotypes."--Charlie Keegan, 41 Action News Reporter Show less

"An easy read which depicts African-Americans teenage boys differently than the stereotypes."--Charlie Keegan, 41 Action News Reporter "An easy read which depicts African-Americans teenage boys differently than the stereotypes."--Charlie Keegan, 41 Action News Reporter Show less

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Between the World and Me

Between the World and Me

by Coates, Ta-Nehisi

Book - 2015

"The author shares his concerns about being a black man in America in this book dedicated to his son. Its personal, interesting, and real."--Tatyana Presley, 41 Action News Producer "The author shares his concerns about being a black man in America in this book dedicated to his son. Its personal, interesting, and real."--Tatyana Presley, 41 Action News Producer Show less

"The author shares his concerns about being a black man in America in this book dedicated to his son. Its personal, interesting, and real."--Tatyana Presley, 41 Action News Producer "The author shares his concerns about being a black man in America in this book dedicated to his son. Its personal, interesting, and real."--Tatyana Presley, 41 Action News Producer Show less

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Little Leaders

Little Leaders

Bold Women in Black History

by Harrison, Vashti

Book - 2017

"This is an adorable way to show the children you love about dynamic black women throughout American history. The images are darling, the stories are...Show more "This is an adorable way to show the children you love about dynamic black women throughout American history. The images are darling, the stories are authentic and easy to digest and my daughter loves it! A fun, easy read for any family!"--Dia Wall, 41 Action News Anchor Show less

"This is an adorable way to show the children you love about dynamic black women throughout American history. The images are darling, the stories are...Show more "This is an adorable way to show the children you love about dynamic black women throughout American history. The images are darling, the stories are authentic and easy to digest and my daughter loves it! A fun, easy read for any family!"--Dia Wall, 41 Action News Anchor Show less

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If Beale Street Could Talk

If Beale Street Could Talk

A Novel

by Baldwin, James

Book - 2006

"It is a great story told by James Baldwin that crosses so many sectors in life and touches on so many issues, from race, to sexuality, to politics, ...Show more "It is a great story told by James Baldwin that crosses so many sectors in life and touches on so many issues, from race, to sexuality, to politics, to police brutality. And it has so many twists and turns. Baldwin does an excellent job of taking you to the scene, and making you feel as if you're actually there with the characters. Yet there is an element of surprise."--Kevin Holmes, 41 Action News Anchor Show less

"It is a great story told by James Baldwin that crosses so many sectors in life and touches on so many issues, from race, to sexuality, to politics, ...Show more "It is a great story told by James Baldwin that crosses so many sectors in life and touches on so many issues, from race, to sexuality, to politics, to police brutality. And it has so many twists and turns. Baldwin does an excellent job of taking you to the scene, and making you feel as if you're actually there with the characters. Yet there is an element of surprise."--Kevin Holmes, 41 Action News Anchor Show less

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Beloved

Beloved

by Morrison, Toni

Book - 2006

"During my senior year of high school, this was one of six summer reading books that we discussed in depth throughout the first semester. It is a dis...Show more "During my senior year of high school, this was one of six summer reading books that we discussed in depth throughout the first semester. It is a disturbing and hauntingly beautiful book that remains one of the finest pieces of fiction written in the past 40 years."--Cat Reid, 41 Action News Investigator Show less

"During my senior year of high school, this was one of six summer reading books that we discussed in depth throughout the first semester. It is a dis...Show more "During my senior year of high school, this was one of six summer reading books that we discussed in depth throughout the first semester. It is a disturbing and hauntingly beautiful book that remains one of the finest pieces of fiction written in the past 40 years."--Cat Reid, 41 Action News Investigator Show less

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Mighty Boy by Tomie Mickai Williams

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42926886-mighty-boy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=tEHhLsUIKF&rank=2

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"The author, Tomie Mickai Williams, of Kansas City, Missouri, was 10 years old when he wrote the first book in the two-part Mighty Boy Series. Now To...Show more "The author, Tomie Mickai Williams, of Kansas City, Missouri, was 10 years old when he wrote the first book in the two-part Mighty Boy Series. Now Tomie is 14 and has written 3 more books and is working on his fifth book. Mighty Boy is a Two-Part Series. Spirit Swords is a Three-Part Series. I'm proud of Tomie; he's smart, cleaver, creative, focused and talented. One day I hope his action adventure stories will be the screenplay for a major motion picture!" -Cynthia Newsome, 41 Action News Anchor Show less

A More Beautiful and Terrible History

A More Beautiful and Terrible History

The Uses and Misuses of Civil Rights History

by Theoharis, Jeanne

Book - 2018

"One of my favorites from the past two years."--Kevin Holmes, 41 Action News Anchor "One of my favorites from the past two years."--Kevin Holmes, 41 Action News Anchor Show less

"One of my favorites from the past two years."--Kevin Holmes, 41 Action News Anchor "One of my favorites from the past two years."--Kevin Holmes, 41 Action News Anchor Show less

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The Autobiography of Malcolm X

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

by X, Malcolm

Book - 1999

"As a young teen, we learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X in school. I told my mom that Malcolm X was bad, but Dr. King was good. She ...Show more "As a young teen, we learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X in school. I told my mom that Malcolm X was bad, but Dr. King was good. She quickly asked me, "Who told you that?" The next day, she challenged me to read this autobiography and report back to her what I learned. Needless to say, I found a complex story of self-discovery and a revolutionary figure who was greatly misunderstood."--Dia Wall, 41 Action News Anchor Show less

"As a young teen, we learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X in school. I told my mom that Malcolm X was bad, but Dr. King was good. She ...Show more "As a young teen, we learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X in school. I told my mom that Malcolm X was bad, but Dr. King was good. She quickly asked me, "Who told you that?" The next day, she challenged me to read this autobiography and report back to her what I learned. Needless to say, I found a complex story of self-discovery and a revolutionary figure who was greatly misunderstood."--Dia Wall, 41 Action News Anchor Show less

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The Bluest Eye

The Bluest Eye

A Novel

by Morrison, Toni

Book - 2007

"It's a story about a young girl who desperately wants to have the qualities of someone else she deems more beautiful. The journey it takes her on is one that we can all learn from and appreciate."--Dia Wall, 41 Action News Anchor "It's a story about a young girl who desperately wants to have the qualities of someone else she deems more beautiful. The journey it takes her on is one that we can all learn from and appreciate."--Dia Wall, 41 Action News Anchor Show less

"It's a story about a young girl who desperately wants to have the qualities of someone else she deems more beautiful. The journey it takes her on is one that we can all learn from and appreciate."--Dia Wall, 41 Action News Anchor "It's a story about a young girl who desperately wants to have the qualities of someone else she deems more beautiful. The journey it takes her on is one that we can all learn from and appreciate."--Dia Wall, 41 Action News Anchor Show less

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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

by Angelou, Maya

Book - 2002

"It's a poignant look at her upbringing, the way race shaped her experience and how literature was the outlet she needed to rise above it."--Dia Wall, 41 Action News Anchor "It's a poignant look at her upbringing, the way race shaped her experience and how literature was the outlet she needed to rise above it."--Dia Wall, 41 Action News Anchor Show less

"It's a poignant look at her upbringing, the way race shaped her experience and how literature was the outlet she needed to rise above it."--Dia Wall, 41 Action News Anchor "It's a poignant look at her upbringing, the way race shaped her experience and how literature was the outlet she needed to rise above it."--Dia Wall, 41 Action News Anchor Show less

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Such A Fun Age

Such A Fun Age

A Novel

by Reid, Kiley

Book - 2019

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Uncomfortable Conversations With A Black Man

Uncomfortable Conversations With A Black Man

by Acho, Emmanuel

Book - 2020

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I'm Still Here

I'm Still Here

Black Dignity in A World Made for Whiteness

by Brown, Austin Channing

Book - 2018

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The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give

by Thomas, Angie

Book - 2017

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Homegoing

Homegoing

A Novel

by Gyasi, Yaa

Book - 2016

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Citizen

Citizen

An American Lyric

by Rankine, Claudia

Audiobook CD - 2015

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I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying

I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying

Essays

by Ikpi, Bassey

Book - 2019

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The Fire Next Time

The Fire Next Time

by Baldwin, James

Book - 1993

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Thick

Thick

And Other Essays

by McMillan Cottom, Tressie

Book - 2019

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