Young Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and Present Beloved is a towering achievement

Beloved is a towering achievement

where hope struggles to be born in the midst of horror

Assata Shakur's trial and conviction for the murder of a white state trooper in the spring of 1973 divided America

Sundiata overcame physical handicaps

Young Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and Present Beloved is a towering achievementMeet 52 icons of color from the past and present in this celebration of inspirational achievement a collection of stories about changemakers to encourage, inspire and empower the next generation of changemakers. Jamia Wilson has carefully curated this range of black icons and the book is stylishly brought together by Andrea Pippins' colorful and celebratory illustrations. Written in the spirit of Nina Simone's song "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black,"