Imagine. Before there was Black History Month, there was Negro History Week, founded in 1926 by the scholar and historian Carter G. Woodson. Just one week to acknowledge, learn, and celebrate a history of people, their struggles, talents, and wins. And then, poof! It was all over. A rich and powerful history put back on the shelf until the next year. In 1976, Negro History Week became Black History Month. At Audible, we are proud celebrants of Black creators and their stories and histories all year long, and you’re invited, 365. Black creators take us places where we need to get to with stories, both real and imagined, that come from the heart. And we proudly invite you to enjoy their spoken words with us, today and every day. —Yvonne Durant, Audible Editor
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With We Refuse, historian and podcaster Kellie Carter Jackson shines a light on the breadth of Black resistance, resilience, and joy, from historical fights against racism to empowering new paths toward liberation.
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In 2021, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was signed into law. Here are 30 outstanding listens to play this June 19th, in recognition of our newest federal holiday.
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