This lavish pictorial paperback serves as the companion book to a four-year traveling museum exhibition presented by Tavis Smiley that opens this month. "America I AM" celebrates 400 years of African-American contributions across the United States and around the world. The book America I AM Legends displays those contributions in striking images and unforgettable words. The book focuses on the achievements of 75 African Americans who transcended adversity to excel in art, science, politics, social justice, sports, and other fields of human endeavor. A marker for us all.
Language
English
Format
ebook
Release
February 01, 2009
ISBN 13
9781401924911
America I AM Legends: Rare Moments and Inspiring Words
This lavish pictorial paperback serves as the companion book to a four-year traveling museum exhibition presented by Tavis Smiley that opens this month. "America I AM" celebrates 400 years of African-American contributions across the United States and around the world. The book America I AM Legends displays those contributions in striking images and unforgettable words. The book focuses on the achievements of 75 African Americans who transcended adversity to excel in art, science, politics, social justice, sports, and other fields of human endeavor. A marker for us all.