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2019
A graphic novel presentation of the Biblical stories of Revelations.

Showtime at the Apollo

the epic tale of Harlem's legendary theater
A graphic novel adaptation of "Showtime at the Apollo," which presents the history of the noted Apollo Theatre, where many Black stars have made the big step into the big time, and where most of the established stars have performed.

Prison island

a graphic memoir
The author shares her memories of growing up on McNeil Island in Washington State which also housed the prison where her parents worked.

Showtime at the Apollo

the epic tale of Harlem's legendary theater
Examines the history of the Apollo Theater through a graphic novel adaptation of the author's previous book "Showtime At The Apollo." Highlights the significant role the theater played in African American music and the musicians who performed there.

Stage dreams

Grace, a transgender runaway escaping Georgia and the threat of conscription during the Civil War, is kidnapped by the notorious outlaw The Ghost Hawk, who means to hold Grace for ransom. Learning of her plight, Flo, The Ghost Hawk's real identity, realizes that Grace won't make much of a hostage, and instead, the two ladies come up with a clever scheme to infiltrate a Confederate gala.

Medgar Evers and the NAACP

In graphic novel format, describes Medgar Evers' efforts to gain equal rights for African Americans in Missisippi, his work with the NAACP, and his assassination in 1963, which gave the Civil Rights Movement new momentum.

The Black Panther Party

a graphic novel history
2021
"A . . . graphic novel history of the Black Panther Party"--Provided by publisher.
Cover image of The Black Panther Party

Redbone

the true story of a Native American rock band
2020
"Experience the . . . story of the Native American civil rights movement and the resulting struggle for identity told through the high-flying career of West Coast rock 'n' roll pioneers Redbone. You've heard the hit song 'Come and Get Your Love' . . . but the story of the band behind it is one of cultural, political, and social importance. Brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas were talented Native American rock musicians that took the 1960s Sunset Strip by storm. They influenced The Doors and jammed with Jimmy Hendrix before he was 'Jimi,' and the idea of a band made up of all Native Americans soon followed. Determined to control their creative vision and maintain their cultural identity, they eventually signed a deal with Epic Records in 1969. But as the American Indian Movement gained momentum the band took a stand, choosing pride in their ancestry over continued commercial reward"--Provided by publisher.
Cover image of Redbone

Minding the store

a big story about a small business
2018
"An illustrated history of the iconic New York City dish store Fishs Eddy"--Provided by publisher.

Black Panther Party

"A bold and fascinating graphic novel history of the Black Panther Party"--.

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