San Antonio College Library

"Unlike most other immigrants, the majority of Africans were brought to America against their will. But despite these harsh beginnings, they have established strong communities and a rich culture. Through a fascinating collection of primary documents - including slave songs, memoirs and diaries, and speeches from the civil rights movement - Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler revisit African American history. Here, African Americans tell their story in their...

"The Newbery Award-winning author of The Crossover pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree. Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is...