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Black roses, odes celebrating powerful Black women, Harold Green III ; illustrations by Melissa Koby ; [foreword by Rapsody]

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Black roses

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Harold Green III ; illustrations by Melissa Koby ; [foreword by Rapsody]

odes celebrating powerful Black women

"The poet and founder of the music collective Flowers for the Living pays tribute to all Black women by focusing on visionaries and leaders who are making history right now, including Ava DuVernay, Janelle Monae, Kamala Harris, Misty Copeland, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Robin Roberts, Roxane Gay, and Simone Biles--with this compilation of celebratory odes featuring full-color illustrations by Melissa Koby"--, Provided by publisher"Black Roses is a much-needed celebration of contemporary Black women who are making history and shaping our culture as we know it today. From activists, athletes, writers, politicians, and more, these forty Black Roses continue to leave their mark on the world by creating new beauty in their respective art forms, heading movements, fighting for equality, changing the status quo, and championing new definitions of what's possible for future generations. Spoken word poet and founder of the music collective Flowers for the Living Harold Green's inspiring poetry combined with Melissa Koby's breathtaking illustrations will urge you to learn more about these incredible women's achievements beyond the pages of this collection. Through the power of written verse, we can honor the important roles they play in the zeitgeist while exploring which of their admirable traits and experiences can be found within all of us." --, From publisher's description

Advocates. Allyson Felix -- Angelica Ross -- Dr. Eve Ewing -- Dr. Janice K. Jackson -- Kimberly Bryant -- Kimberly Drew -- Raquel Willis -- Stacey Abrams -- Tamika Mallory -- Tarana Burke -- Curators. Eunique Jones Gibson -- Michelle Alexander -- Nikole Hannah-Jones -- Rapsody -- Tracee Ellis Ross -- Roxane Gay -- Innovators. Bisa Butler -- Issa Rae -- Janelle Monáe -- Jessica O. Matthews -- Simone Biles -- Tomi Adeyemi -- Luminaries. Charisma Sweat-Green -- Jennifer Hudson -- Keisha Lance Bottoms -- Lisa Green -- Lizzo -- Mandilyn Graham -- Phylicia Rashad -- Robin Roberts -- Tabitha Brown -- Tasha Bell -- Trailblazers. Ava Duvernay -- Bozoma Saint John -- Dr. Johnnetta Cole -- Kamala Harris -- Mellody Hobson -- Misty Copeland -- Naomi Beckwith -- Shellye Archambeau

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