Happy Black History Month! As a proud Black person, African American, and person that tries to exemplify Black Girl Magic everyday, I love celebrating Black History Month, not just in February, but 365 days a year. Furthermore, celebrating my race, history, and culture in my home is very important to me and I do my best to help my clients do the same. Seeing yourself in your own space is pivotal in making a house a home, and whether through art, photography, textiles, or home goods, I believe that Black faces belong in Black spaces. On that note, I’m excited to share 10 of my favorite Blackity-Black Books from my own home to adorn your coffee tables, bookshelves, and spaces in your home. Check them out!
1. AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home by Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason
2. Black Is Beautiful by Kwame Brathwaite
3. Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic by Connie H. Choi, Eugenie Tsai, Insoo Cho, Elizabeth Armstrong and Richard Aste
4. Young, Gifted and Black: A New Generation of Artists: The Lumpkin-Boccuzzi Family Collection of Contemporary Art by Antwaun Sargent + Contributors
5. Brown Bohemians: Honoring the Light and Magic of Our Creative Community by Vanessa Coore Vernon, Morgan Ashley, and Wendy Pruitt
6. Black American Portraits: From the Los Angeles County Museum of Art by Christine Kim, Myrtle Elizabeth Andrews, Naima J. Keith, and Mary Schmidt Campbell
7. How to Slay: Inspiration from the Queens and Kings of Black Style by Constance C.R. White
8. Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion by Marcellas Reynolds
9. Hebru Brantley by Hebru Brantley
10. Black: A Celebration of a Culture by Deborah Willis
And a BONUS! Because we’re here to celebrate our history…
11. Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen by George McCalman
There are so many more books not included here, checkout my Amazon storefront and Pinterest board for more!
Thanks for kicking off Black History Month with BLB! I hope these books bring your home, mind, and spirit enlightenment and inspiration in 2023!
Be Blessed,
ACG
