YourStory Book One

No child should know the Roman empire and not know the empires of Mali or Ghana. No child should know the tales of Greek Mythology and not know Nubia or Egypt. No child should celebrate Black History without knowledge of Black Wall Street, Marcus Garvey, or the story of Tuskegee Institute. No child should learn the history of Columbus in the New World without learning about the first Black Republic in the West Haiti. YourStory Book One is a compilation of historical accounts of people, places, and events that are rarely (if ever) taught to youth. These are accounts that should undoubtedly be woven into the pages of our history books. YourStory Book One is an inclusive form of history that focuses on the diversity of people of African descent while emphasizing the importance of economic strength as a way towards advancement.