Black is a rainbow color angela joy

We have to consciously think about associating the color black with anything positive. Bad guys in stories always wear black and scary things happen in the dark.

We can find it in everyday language - The Black Plague, Black Magic, Black sheep, etc. Ever think about how the color black has so many negative connotations? In the US, the color black is given easily to negative associations. The color Black evokes an emotional response that is highly dependent on the culture in which you are raised. Using poetry and simple, intentional language, this story is a great way to bring to young readers the concept of what it means to be Black. It is a list of all things beautiful and black both in our world and in Black people.

“Black is A Rainbow Color” written by Angela Joy and illustrated by Ekua Holmes is a story that helps young children think about the color black and some of the things that represent Black culture.