A review by showthisbooksomelove
Black History in Its Own Words by Ron Wimberly

5.0

History and art are the perfect companions, as demonstrated by this collection of illustrations. Wimberly began this with just 8 illustrations for a publication during Black History Month in 2015, and continued the series over the next few years. He's created this compilation in this lovely printed and bound book, and the effect is stunning. An inspiring book with a diverse cast of characters, ranging from Ice Cube to Zadie Smith, Dave Chappelle to Laverne Cox. This is the kind of book I would hope to find on people's coffee tables and be excited to pick up and fall into while hanging around in their living rooms. A must have, for sure.