Before the Mayflower

audiobook (Unabridged) A History of the Negro in America, 1619-1962

By Lerone Bennett

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In Before the Mayflower, Lerone Bennett provides a comprehensive overview of the African American experience in the United States. From the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in 1619 to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, Bennett explores the struggles, achievements, and contributions of Black individuals throughout American history. His narrative sheds light on the resilience, cultural richness, and ongoing fight for equality.

Before the Mayflower