Strange fruit. V. 1, Uncelebrated narratives from Black history
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Books
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172 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
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Golden, CO : Fulcrum Publishing, 2014
Summary
A collection of stories from African American history that exemplifies success in the face of great adversity. This unique graphic anthology offers historical and cultural commentary on nine uncelebrated heroes whose stories are not often found in history books. Among the stories included are: Henry 'Box' Brown, who escaped from slavery by mailing himself to Philadelphia; Alexander Crummel and the Noyes Academy, the first integrated school in America, established in the 1830s; Marshall 'Major' Taylor, a.k.a. the Black Cyclone, the first Black champion in any sport; and Bass Reeves, the most successful lawman in the Old West. Written and illustrated by Joel Christian Gill, the diverse art beautifully captures the spirit of each remarkable individual and opens a window into an important part of American history.
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TEEN GRAPHIC / GILL
Publication Date
2014
Language
English
ISBN
9781938486296
Strange fruit. V. II, More uncelebrated narratives from Black history
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Books
Physical Description
106 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
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Golden, CO : Fulcrum Publishing, [2018]
Summary
A collection of stories from early African American history that represent the oddity of success in the face of great adversity. Each of the eight illustrated chapters chronicles an uncelebrated African American hero or event. Joel Christian Gill offers historical and cultural commentary on heroes whose stories are not often found in history books, such as Cathay Williams, the only known female buffalo soldier, and Eugene Bullard, a fighter pilot who flew for France during World War II. These beautifully illustrated stories offer a refreshing look at remarkable African Americans. --amazon.com.
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TEEN GRAPHIC / GILL
Publication Date
2018
Language
English
ISBN
9781938486579
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