Why I'm Blogging?

First, let me start by saying I have no idea what I am doing. 

I do know that the United States is in the midst of a revolution. However, this isn't our first one and it isn't the first one spearheaded by Blacks for Blacks. I must stop here to say that I believe unequivocally that #BlackLivesMatter and in conjunction with that #BlackHistoryMatters. As a teacher I know what is left out and what is never touched upon. I can only hope to know all there is to know about my people and from where we came. 

I debated with myself on how I could contribute to this new movement. And while I don't believe that a person has to be constricted to only one course of action I have always been a firm believer in not being a "mile wide and an inch deep". In other words, some spread themselves so thin in an attempt to be in multiple places at once and they run the risk of not fully giving to any one task. So here I'll start with an inch and go as deep as possible. 

I know that many people aren't readers and with so much out there it's not always easy to find what you need to know. And how do we even know what we need to know. 

I don't know where this blog will go or how long it will last. I don't tweet so Twitter wasn't the best platform for me. My personal Facebook didn't lend itself to this task either. Instagram is a place where I have found some success, but it only allows for so much text at a time. 

This blog will start off with me highlighting books that are in my library that I feel expanded upon my understanding of Black history. The books I will highlight will focus on Black topics, Black people, and Black events. Sometimes I will highlight the books as a singular at other times I'll focus in on different topics, people, and events. 

I am far from an expert on any subject. I've read on Black history since I was a child. I've researched Black history as far back as I can remember. I am a teacher of history and a student of history. 

So brothers and sisters I hope you gain something from this blog. To some of you I might be reaching out to you highlight a specific book or topic. If there's something you all want to know more about you can find me on Instagram @kmdunnam 

Peace, Love, & History! 

- Mr. D