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Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019

Edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain

400 Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019, edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain, is a compelling anthology that chronicles 400 years of African American history through a mosaic of essays, poems, and stories. Featuring contributions from 90 writers, the book captures the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of Black communities, weaving together diverse perspectives to present a powerful narrative of identity, oppression, and liberation.