Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices

Prominent Black celebrities and artists read childrens books from Black authors that highlight the Black experience. Conversations center around themes of identity, respect, justice, and action.

2020 HD 5min United States English

Marley Dias

Family

black history

S1E1 - Tiffany Haddish Reads I Love My Hair 2020-09-01

Buns. Afros. Braids. Any way you wear it, the hair you were born with is naturally beautiful — and uniquely amazing.

S1E2 - Grace Byers Reads I Am Enough 2020-09-01

Simple words send a powerful message: When you love yourself — and those around you — theres nothing you cant do!

S1E3 - Caleb McLaughlin Reads Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut 2020-09-01

A transformative trip to the barbershop freshens up a young boys look — and makes him feel like a king.

S1E4 - Lupita Nyong'o Reads Sulwe 2020-09-01

A shooting star helps a bright young girl born "the color of midnight" learn to embrace her beauty, inside and out.

S1E5 - Marsai Martin Reads ABCs For Girls Like Me 2020-09-01

This alphabet book highlights the accomplishments of 26 inspiring Black women, from Ava DuVernay to Zakiya Randall.

S1E6 - Karamo Brown Reads I Am Perfectly Designed 2020-09-01

A father and son share memories, talk about their feelings and find strength in being exactly who they are.

S1E7 - Jill Scott Reads Pretty Brown Face and Brown Boy Joy 2020-09-01

Big dreams, beautiful faces. Two picture books put Black boys in the spotlight, celebrating the little things that bring us all joy.

S1E8 - Misty Copeland Reads Firebird 2020-09-01

A young dancer aspires to be just like her idol, the famed "Firebird" ballerina who worked hard to achieve her own dreams.

S1E9 - Common Reads Let's Talk About Race 2020-09-01

Race is part of our story, but it isnt all we are — because, beneath our skin, we all look the same. Our differences are in the details.

S1E10 - Jacqueline Woodson Reads The Day You Begin 2020-09-01

Finding the courage to share your story can connect you to others — even when you feel all alone.

S1E11 - Kendrick Sampson Reads Antiracist Baby 2020-09-01

Learn nine simple steps to becoming antiracist so you can teach others in your life to do the same.

S1E12 - Marley Dias Reads We March 2020-09-01

A family of four joins thousands of others in the nations capital for the historic March on Washington in 1963.

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