Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence -- Maisha Oso, Hardcover Elinor Lipman Acuña then burst onto the

Acuña then burst onto the American comics scene with DC's Green Lantern and Flash

The following is an excerpt from "Me and You (and Everyone Else)"

Though his life's work is the primary subject

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Armed with a crystal sword bound to her soul

Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence -- Maisha Oso, Hardcover Elinor Lipman Acuña then burst onto theBefore the Ships is a powerful and poetic celebration of the early roots of Black history. The great achievements and accomplishments across Africa prior to the Transatlantic slave trade are told through melodious text and evocative illustrations, that culminate into the strength and resilience of modern day Black people. For so many of us, the first introduction to Black history begins with lessons about slavery. While slavery is a crucial part of