At a time when the major anti-racist protest movement #BlackLivesMatter remains the order of the day, nothing is more urgent than celebrating some of the great names in black history and culture who have made and are making a difference.
From Martin Luther King to Marielle Franco, from Cesária Évora to Barack Obama, this book includes over 50 biographical stories of exceptional and pioneering people, some iconic, others less wellknown, who have raised questions, overcome barriers, opened up paths, surpassed expectations and inspired generations. They are examples of courage, perseverance and leadership that do not let us forget how we got here and remind us that we can and should go even further.
Exploring the roots and influences of black people who took a stand against a world that did not always accept them, this book is the perfect starting point for an informed discussion on racism and tolerance.