Ellington Was Not a Street

Pages: 40
Published: 2002
Language: English

Synopsis

Ntozake Shange's poetic tribute recalls her childhood home and the vibrant African-American community that shaped her. Through majestic paintings by Kadir Nelson, readers meet visionary men who thrived despite racial adversity. Their lives and works not only highlighted Black culture's importance but also sparked a movement that changed the world, inspiring us to face tomorrow's challenges.