The Books Briefing: Overlooked Stories of Black American Life
American history, Black life, and the resilience of memory: Your weekly guide to the best in books
In , the historian Charles L. Blockson tells the story of Edward “Ned” Hector, a Black soldier who fought in the American Revolution. Several years ago, a man named Noah Lewis came across Hector’s story and decided that children needed to hear it. So, , Lewis began acting as Hector in presentations for children and schools. He is now a full-time reenactor, highlighting the history of Black people’s
