A mural depicting a Black child reading, located about a half mile from Cass Technical High School in Detroit. | Photo by Jackson Coleman/Michigan Advance
September is Black Reading Month, a time when people are asked to read books by Black authors, support Black-owned bookstores, and celebrate Black stories.
Malik Yakini explained the meaning on PBS’s “American Black Journal” “Black reading is crucial for Black survival,” Yakini said. He said reading helps people connect with history and culture while also building strong habits for the future…