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Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence

Maisha Oso

Narrator Kim Staunton

Publisher: Scholastic

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Summary

Before 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 words, 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 African-American history, it is not the beginning. In fact, there is a rich history tied to the continent of Africa that deserves to be told and to be marveled at-- which is exactly what Maisha Oso does in Before the Ships.
Duration: 15 minutes (00:14:38)
Publishing date: 2024-10-01; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 2024. Copyright Statment: —