America I am legends : rare moments and inspiring words

“Would America have been America without her Negro people?” — W. E. B. Du Bois America I AM: The African American Imprint, a national traveling museum exhibition, was conceived by award-winning broadcaster and bestselling author Tavis Smiley as a one-of-a-kind multi-media experience that chronicles the distinct history of African Americans. This beautifully conceived companion volume addresses the central theme of the exhibition, posed by W. E. B. Du Bois: "Would America have been America without her Negro people?" Through exceptional photographic images and penetrating words, America I AM Legends captures the dynamism of 78 legendary African Americans, highlighting the indelible imprint each has made on the United States and the world. A statement illuminating a unique aspect of each iconic figure— made by the legend or by someone carrying on their legacy today—portrays the vision and contribution of each subject. Whether black artistic genius, athletic excellence, political leadership, or the struggle to hold America true to its promise, each legend reminds us that America would be unrecognizable without its African American imprint. America I AM Legends takes us on an unforgettable journey to the heart of the American experience.

“would America Have Been America Without Her Negro People?” — W. E. B. Du Boisamerica I Am: The African American Imprint, A National Traveling Museum Exhibition, Was Conceived By Award-winning Broadcaster And Bestselling Author Tavis Smiley As A One-of-a-kind Multi-media Experience That Chronicles The Distinct History Of African Americans. This Beautifully Conceived Companion Volume Addresses The Central Theme Of The Exhibition, Posed By W. E. B. Du Bois: "would America Have Been America Without Her Negro People?" Through Exceptional Photographic Images And Penetrating Words, America I Am Legends Captures The Dynamism Of 78 Legendary African Americans, Highlighting The Indelible Imprint Each Has Made On The United States And The World. A Statement Illuminating A Unique Aspect Of Each Iconic Figure— Made By The Legend Or By Someone Carrying On Their Legacy Today—portrays The Vision And Contribution Of Each Subject.whether Black Artistic Genius, Athletic Excellence, Political Leadership, Or The Struggle To Hold America True To Its Promise, Each Legend Reminds Us That America Would Be Unrecognizable Without Its African American Imprint. America I Am Legends Takes Us On An Unforgettable Journey To The Heart Of The American Experience.

"This photography book captures the dynamism of 75 legendary African Americans through powerful images and penetrating words, showcasing the indelible imprint they have made on the United States and the world. A comment on each iconic figure, made by someone who knew the legend well or is carrying on their legacy today, captures the vision and contribution of each subject. This book is a companion volume to the historic America I AM: The African American Imprint, a traveling museum exhibition, presented by Tavis Smiley and sponsored by Wal-Mart"--Publisher description