First published 2014
This vibrant photo collection brings together more than seventy-five accomplished dark-skinned women who share personal reflections on their experiences. Lupita Nyong'o, Vanessa Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Judge Mablean Ephriam, and Brandi and Karli Harvey appear alongside other notable women from diverse backgrounds. Each woman offers intimate perspectives on what their dark skin represents in their lives. The book emerged as a companion to the NAACP Award-nominated documentary of the same name. Striking photographs capture these women in their elegance and strength. Their stories reveal both struggles and triumphs tied to colorism within communities. The collection stands as an uplifting celebration that showcases the beauty inherent in dark skin tones and affirms the worth of every woman regardless of shade.
Genres: african-american, non-fiction, biography-memoir, photography
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: celebration, personal-stories, uplifting
192 pages · Kindle Edition · Amistad