{"product_id":"portraits-of-racial-justice-9781613321638","title":"Portraits of Racial Justice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA vivid portrait collection of past and present Americans speaking truth to power\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first volume of Robert Shetterly's \u003ci\u003eAmericans Who Tell the Truth\u003c\/i\u003e portrait series, \u003ci\u003ePortraits of Racial Justice \u003c\/i\u003etakes a multimedia, interdisciplinary approach, blending art and history with today’s issues concerning social, environmental, and economic fairness. Shetterly's paintings, as well as profiles of those portrayed, illuminate a community of people not only willing to recognize the shortcomings of America’s history, but most importantly, individuals who offer their visions of a better world moving forward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarting with Michelle Alexander and ending with Dave Zirin, the diverse array of fifty full-color portraits spans multiple generations and struggles. This volume also includes four original opening essays on racial justice in the United States by Ai-jen Poo, Dave Zirin, Sherri Mitchell, and Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr., which provide an intersectional response to the long-term goal of diversity and inclusion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Shetterly says, “without activism, hope is merely sentimental.” \u003ci\u003ePortraits of Racial Justice,\u003c\/i\u003e Shetterly’s homage to transformative game-changers and status-quo fighters, provides the inspiration necessary to spark social change.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert Shetterly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48291946987771,"sku":"9781613321638","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781613321638_befacf8f-b11a-472a-93e3-863fb7f8cfac.jpg?v=1772485418","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/portraits-of-racial-justice-9781613321638","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}