Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence Yamile Saied Méndez The Light We Carry inspires

The Light We Carry inspires readers to examine their own lives

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Do NOT immerse in water or wash in the washing machine - surface clean only with a damp sponge

Nathan and his unlikely friends must prevent an impending war and defeat a dark evil to save their land

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Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence Yamile Saied Méndez The Light We Carry inspiresBefore 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