Black Futures
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About This Book
"A literary experience unlike any I've had in recent memory . . . a blueprint for this moment and the next, for where Black folks have been and where they might be going."— The New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice) What does it mean to be Black and alive right now? Kimberly Drew and Jenna Wortham have brought together this collection of work—images, photos, essays, memes, dialogues, recipes, tweets, poetry, and more—to tell the story of the radical, imaginative, provocative, and gorgeous world that Black creators are bringing forth today. The book presents a succession of startling and beautiful pieces that generate an entrancing Readers will go from conversations with activists and academics to memes and Instagram posts, from powerful essays to dazzling paintings and insightful infographics. In answering the question of what it means to be Black and alive, Black Futures opens a prismatic vision of possibility for every reader.
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"A must-own compendium illustrating the richness, joy, and power of the modern Black experience."
"One of the great accomplishments of this book is that though it addresses the systemic harm, literal and figurative, done to Black people, which incites sorrow and rage and underscores the immediate demand for justice and parity, the overall experience is that of a dwelling full of pride, elation and opportunity."
"A significant offering for its timely, accessible documentation of writing, artwork, and thought around Black lives and Black futurity."
"Punctuated throughout with photography and other artwork and using vibrant colors smartly, the book is as interesting visually as intellectually."
"Every page of this oversize illustrated book is dense, even when it's just a few lines of white print on black background, or a sepia portrait of Representative Ilhan Omar."
"This unique and imaginative work issues a powerful call for justice, equality, and inclusion."
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