Black Icons in Herstory features colorfully illustrated portraits and inspiring biographies of 50 of the most admired women in the fields of music, film, literature, politics, human rights, and more. Including Black women icons from Rosa Parks to Angela Davis, from Nina Simone to Janet Jackson, from Michelle Obama to Amanda Gorman. 

Each striking portrait illustrated by Monica Ahanonu is accompanied by an original, illuminating biography by Darian Symoné Harvin. Together the art and text featured in this book highlight each legendary woman's contributions to our culture and her lasting influence on herstory.

Harcover; 160 pages; 8.5" x 8"