A hefty paper presentation
of the fantastic Smithsonian exhibit
of the same name – filled with images from the important showcase at the Museum
Of African American History & Culture – and balanced with new essays penned for the book! The book is filled with striking images throughout –
of groundbreaking artists, musicians, and even pop culture figures – a lineup that includes Sun Ra, Betty Davis, B
lack Panther, Nona Hendryx, Jordan Peele, Samuel Delaney, Nick Cave, Octavia Butler, and dozens
of others – alongside images from films, books, records, artwork, posters, and other sources – interwoven with writings from Angela Tate, Vernon Reid, NK Jemisin, Eve Ewing, Elaine Nichols, and
others. The mix
of voices and subjects is huge, and stunning – and this softcover volume is 216 pages, with full color images throughout.