Description
A vivid portrait collection of past and present Americans speaking truth to power
The first volume of Robert Shetterlys Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series, Portraits of Racial Justice takes a multimedia, interdisciplinary approach, blending art and history with todays issues concerning social, environmental, and economic fairness. Shetterlys paintings, as well as profiles of those portrayed, illuminate a community of people not only willing to recognize the shortcomings of Americas history, but most importantly, individuals who offer their visions of a better world moving forward.
Starting with Michelle Alexander and ending with Dave Zirin, the diverse array of fifty full-color portraits spans multiple generations and struggles. This volume also includes four original opening essays on racial justice in the United States by Ai-jen Poo, Dave Zirin, Sherri Mitchell, and Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr., which provide an intersectional response to the long-term goal of diversity and inclusion.
As Shetterly says, without activism, hope is merely sentimental. Portraits of Racial Justice, Shetterlys homage to transformative game-changers and status-quo fighters, provides the inspiration necessary to spark social change.
Author: Robert Shetterly
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: New Village Press
Published: 09/21/2021
Pages: 128
Weight: 1.5lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.40w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781613321638
Language: English
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