Essence: 50 of the Most Inspiring African-Americans

By Susan L. Taylor and Patricia M. Hinds

Essence Books presents a revised and updated edition of its popular 2002 hardcover that sold over 40,000 copies.50 of the Most Inspiring African-Americans features dynamic profiles of some of today's most influential, powerful, and, above all, inspiring African-Americans.This is a coffee table softcover that features people of color who are breaking barriers in political, educational, business, and entertainment arenas, as well as those building up their communities. This exquisite 160-page book includes more than 100 stunning photographs. Includes some of the most inspiring African-Americans of present dayrole models, icons, and innovatorswho are changing our world, are in the news, and are making a difference on both national and grass-roots levels Profiles include such well-known and respected people as Maya Angelou, Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Barack Obama, Condoleeza Rice and Tyra Banks Essence magazine sells over 1 million copies per issue and has approximately 8 million loyal monthly subscribers Essence 50 of the Most Inspiring African-Americans hardcover edition currently has over 57,000 copies in print

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933405295
• ISBN13: 9781933405292
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Essence
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.9" x 0.5" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary