Celebrate African American History month with the beautiful art work of Kadir Nelson! Heart and Soul is one of Nelson's latest books. Its a soulful and thoughtful display of a rich history that we can not and must not forget. Kadir Nelson has a way of catching the moment of beauty and strength through his art!
The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering courage. But it is also the story of injustice; of a country divided by law, education, and wealth; of a people whose struggles and achievements helped define their country. This is the story of the men, women, and children who toiled in the hot sun picking cotton for their masters; it’s about the America ripped in two by Jim Crow laws; it’s about the brothers and sisters of all colors who rallied against those who would dare bar a child from an education. It’s a story of discrimination and broken promises, determination and triumphs.
Kadir Nelson, one of this generation’s most accomplished, award-winning artists, has created an epic yet intimate introduction to the history of America and African Americans, from colonial days through the civil rights movement. Written in the voice of an “Everywoman,” an unnamed narrator whose forebears came to this country on slave ships and who lived to cast her vote for the first African American president, heart and soul touches on some of the great transformative events and small victories of that history. This inspiring book demonstrates that in gaining their freedom and equal rights, African Americans helped our country achieve its promise of liberty and justice—the true heart and soul of our nation.-book description
“Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans”, a heart-felt tale about “the men, women, and children who toiled in the hot sun picking cotton for their masters; it’s about the America ripped in two by Jim Crow laws; it’s about the brothers and sisters of all colors who rallied against those who would dare bar a child from an education. It’s a story of discrimination and broken promises, determination and triumphs.”-Auburn Avenue Research Library
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Kadir Nelson, one of this generation’s most accomplished, award-winning artists, has created an epic yet intimate introduction to the history of America and African Americans, from colonial days through the civil rights movement. Written in the voice of an “Everywoman,” an unnamed narrator whose forebears came to this country on slave ships and who lived to cast her vote for the first African American president, heart and soul touches on some of the great transformative events and small victories of that history. This inspiring book demonstrates that in gaining their freedom and equal rights, African Americans helped our country achieve its promise of liberty and justice—the true heart and soul of our nation.-book description
“Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans”, a heart-felt tale about “the men, women, and children who toiled in the hot sun picking cotton for their masters; it’s about the America ripped in two by Jim Crow laws; it’s about the brothers and sisters of all colors who rallied against those who would dare bar a child from an education. It’s a story of discrimination and broken promises, determination and triumphs.”-Auburn Avenue Research Library
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Ooh, I LOVE the second painting - gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteCheers to all the African-Americans all over the world! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome artist. I love that second picture!
ReplyDeleteThe Book Report radio show had an extract of the audiobook, It sounds like a great book and now seeing these a definite must have! I listen to Elaine every week at www.bookreportradio.com if you want to have a listen to some of her old shows they are up there too!
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