Picturing Black History: Photographs and Stories that Changed the World

** Nominated for a NAACP Image Award **

A groundbreaking collection of photographs and essays that shed new light on the history of Black America, from the Picturing Black History project.

 "Stunning . . . Provides fresh perspective on historical photographs and snapshots of Black life." a NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

"An astonishing work." a Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Picturing Black History uncovers untold stories and rarely seen images of the Black experience, providing new context around culturally significant moments.

This beautiful collectible volume makes a thoughtful gift and is full of rousing, vibrant essays paired with rarely seen photographs that expand our understanding of Black history. The book is a collaborative effort between Getty Images, Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective, and the History departments at The Ohio State and Miami Universities.