EAN: 9780062913234

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*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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