EAN: 9780062913234

ILLUSTRATED BLACK HISTORY - GEORGE MCCALMAN GEB...

*AWARD WINNER* of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Debut Author   and the
NCBR Recognition Award A gorgeous collection of 145 original portraits that celebrates Black
pioneers-famous and little-known--in politics  science  literature  music  and more-with
biographical reflections  all created and curated by an award-winning graphic designer.
Illustrated Black History is a breathtaking collection of original portraits depicting black
heroes-both famous and unsung-who made their mark on activism  science  politics  business 
medicine  technology  food  arts  entertainment  and more. Each entry includes a lush drawing
or painting by artist George McCalman  along with an insightful essay summarizing the person's
life story. The 145 entries range from the famous to the little-known  from literary luminary
James Baldwin to documentarian Madeline Anderson  who produced I Am Somebody about the 1969
strike of mostly female hospital workers  from Aretha Franklin to James and Eloyce Gist  who
had a traveling ministry in the early 1900s  from Colin Kaepernick to Guion S. Bluford  the
first Black person to travel into space. Beautifully designed with over 300 unique four-color
artworks and accessible to readers of all ages  this eye-opening  educational  dynamic  and
timely compendium pays homage to Black Americans and their achievements  and showcases the
depth and breadth of Black genius.

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