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'Black AF History' examines American history from the perspective of Black people

NPR's Book of the Day

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Using Quizzes and Humor to Make History Accessible

This chapter discusses how quizzes and humor are used in the book to engage readers and make the history of Africans in America more relatable and enjoyable. The authors highlight the parallel between humor in Black America and the use of humor in the book to cope with trauma and engage a wider audience.

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