
This book shines light on the realities of slave life, freedmen, nationally acclaimed artists and civil rights leaders, revealing three hundred years of untold contributions to our American Heritage. A 248-page book, written by Deborah Lee with the keen insight of 46 historians and academicians, it includes 15 easy-to-use maps, fascinating profiles, and archival images depicting many of the indelible contributions made by African Americans who-through courage, creativity and conviction-helped shape our nation.