BOOKS & BLACK HISTORY

My research often begins with a question — sometimes from my own experience, something I discover on YouTube, or information I find on Wikipedia. From there, I follow the story, compare sources, and keep digging until I have enough context to understand what happened and why it matters.

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BOOKS CONNECTED TO THE STORIES I COVER

MOUND BAYOU

The Negro at Mound Bayou — Aurelius P. Hood
Written by one of Mound Bayou’s early mayors, this historic work records the growth of the town, its schools, churches, businesses, industries, and community life. It offers a rare look at Mound Bayou from someone who was part of the community itself.