Prominent Black celebrities and artists read children's books from Black authors that highlight the Black experience. Conversations center around themes of identity, respect, justice, and action.
1. Tiffany Haddish Reads I Love My Hair
Aired: Sep 1, 2020Buns. Afros. Braids. Any way you wear it, the hair you were born with is natu...
2. Grace Byers Reads I Am Enough
Aired: Sep 1, 2020Simple words send a powerful message: When you love yourself - and those arou...
3. Caleb McLaughlin Reads Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
Aired: Sep 1, 2020A transformative trip to the barbershop freshens up a young boy's look - and ...
Aired: Sep 1, 2020 A shooting star helps a bright young girl born "the color of midnight" learn ...
5. Marsai Martin Reads ABCs For Girls Like Me
Aired: Sep 1, 2020This alphabet book highlights the accomplishments of 26 inspiring Black women...
6. Karamo Brown Reads I Am Perfectly Designed
Aired: Sep 1, 2020A father and son share memories, talk about their feelings and find strength ...
7. Jill Scott Reads Pretty Brown Face and Brown Boy Joy
Aired: Sep 1, 2020Big dreams, beautiful faces. Two picture books put Black boys in the spotligh...
8. Misty Copeland Reads Firebird
Aired: Sep 1, 2020A young dancer aspires to be just like her idol, the famed "Firebird" balleri...
9. Common Reads Let's Talk About Race
Aired: Sep 1, 2020Race is part of our story, but it isn't all we are - because, beneath our ski...
10. Jacqueline Woodson Reads The Day You Begin
Aired: Sep 1, 2020Finding the courage to share your story can connect you to others - even when...
11. Kendrick Sampson Reads Antiracist Baby
Aired: Sep 1, 2020Learn nine simple steps to becoming antiracist so you can teach others in you...
12. Marley Dias Reads We March
Aired: Sep 1, 2020A family of four joins thousands of others in the nation's capital for the hi...
