Dr. Cadmus S. Hull

This book is designed for anyone who is interested in learning African American history facts. There is an interesting fact for each weekday of the school year. In addition to providing historical information on the contributions that African Americans have made to history, the facts are a natural path to other activities (games, discussions, etc.). The daily review facts are easy to use. The facts can be used as a convenient way to learn African American history all year long.

This book began as a letter to Dr. Hull’s grandchildren, offering life advice. As he wrote, he realized his story could also inspire the many children he encountered as a teacher and principal.

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Chronicling his early years, the book shows that humble beginnings don’t limit big dreams. Dr. Hull shares lessons learned over the years, hoping to guide readers in navigating their own lives. As an educator, he is committed to imparting wisdom to enrich the lives of children.

This book has sections on African American contributions to the military, medicine, religion, and transportation. There is a section showing African American contributions for every day of the year, “Then and Now.” In addition, there is a section on Historically Black Colleges with some notable graduates. The book finishes with a test of your knowledge of African American history with two quizzes, and 114 facts on famous African Americans.

Perhaps you have thought, why is the study of African American history important? Well, let’s think about it for a minute! We take all the things that we have today for granted. We need to make sure that we know the sacrifices that were made to provide the opportunities that we enjoy today. This book will provide you with 135 mini-biographies of famous African Americans. Hopefully, it will tweak your interest to do further research to find out more about their contributions to American history. In addition, to the mini biographies, there are sections on Juneteenth, Kwanzaa, the Spingarn Medal, African American Women in history, an African American History Timeline, and more.

In 1915, Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in Washington, D.C. He initiated Negro History Week in 1926 to honor Black Americans' significant contributions to American and World history. It expanded to Black History Month in February 1976, commemorating Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Though African American history is increasingly recognized in classrooms, 'The Black History Bowl' aims to further this recognition. This quiz guide tests and enhances your knowledge of Black history and its pivotal role in shaping American history.