"Here is a stunningly beautiful book consisting of portraits - in words and pictures - of twenty outstanding African-American. These profiles in fortitude and vision capture the essence of these remarkable men and women who changed their communities and their country.
The individuals range from historical to contemporary figures and represent diverse fields of endeavor - from politics and the law to athletics, science, the arts and more. Starting with the abolitionist Frederick Douglass and ending with Ben Carson, a noted surgeon, these portraits cover more than 150 years of American history." (publisher)

Ages 8 & up. Author Tonya Bolden, Paintings by Ansel Pitcairn