Half American

"Half American," a winner of the 2023 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award in Nonfiction, offers a compelling and nuanced history of World War II from the African American perspective. The book highlights the vital contributions of Black Americans in the war effort and their ongoing fight for civil rights at home, featuring inspiring stories of notable figures such as Thurgood Marshall, the Tuskegee Airmen, Ella Baker, and Langston Hughes. With meticulous research, it sheds light on the intersecting struggles for patriotism and racial equality, making it a crucial read for understanding an often-overlooked chapter of American history.