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Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians Inspiring Stories of Courage and Achievement

Created by: Lindsay Ruck
Artist: James Bentley
Publisher: Nimbus Publishing
SKU: NB1383

$19.95

Featuring over 50 historical and contemporary profiles, this fascinating book takes a look at the lives of Black Atlantic Canadians that saved lives, set records, and enacted great change.

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This fascinating, full-colour illustrated book features over 50 amazing Black people from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, sharing their incredible stories and accomplishments, past and present.

Among these amazing Black Atlantic Canadians are people who saved lives, set sports records (Delmore William “Buddy” Daye), achieved international superstardom (Measha Brueggergosman), made change in their own neighbourhoods (Quentrel Provo), overcame injustice (Viola Desmond), and enacted many other inspiring deeds of courage and perseverance. With dozens of profiles on both historical and contemporary Black people from Atlantic Canada, Lindsay Ruck celebrates the accomplishments of some of our region’s amazing Black heroes.

Featuring informative sidebars, an index, and 20 colour illustrations from artist James Bentley.

Additional information

Weight388 g
Dimensions7 × 9 in
Binding

Paperback

Language

Date Published

January 28 2021

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ACTIVE TITLE

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No of Pages

160

Page Count

160

ISBN

9781771089173