Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence Jamie Glowacki chapter books

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Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence Jamie Glowacki chapter booksBefore the Ships is a powerful and poetic celebration of the early roots of Black history. The great achievements and accomplishments across Africa prior to the Transatlantic slave trade are told through melodious text and evocative illustrations, that culminate into the strength and resilience of modern day Black people. For so many of us, the first introduction to Black history begins with lessons about slavery. While slavery is a crucial part of