Black History Month Archives - Women's National Book Association | NYC Chapter

Black History Month Spotlight: Patricia McKissack

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Take a look at our final Black History Month Spotlight on a past WNBA Award winner focusing on Patricia McKissack, an award-winning children’s book author.

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Black History Month Spotlight: Jessie Carney Smith

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In honor of Black History Month, check out our spotlight on Dr. Jessie Carney Smith, writer of Notable Black American Women, who won the WNBA award in 1992.

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Black History Month Spotlight: Effie Lee Morris

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In honor of Black History Month and the WNBA Award, we’re shining the spotlight on Effie Lee Morris, who founded the San Francisco chapter of the WNBA

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Black History Month Spotlight: Augusta Braxton Baker

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In honor of Black History Month and the WNBA Award, we’re shining the spotlight on Augusta Braxton Baker.

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100 Books List Spotlight: Black History Month

100 Books List Spotlights three books written by Black women in honor of Black History Month.

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Black History Month Spotlight: Charlemae Hill Rollins

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In honor of Black History Month and the WNBA Award, we’re shining the spotlight on Charlemae Hill Rollins, the first black woman to win the award.

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