{"product_id":"9781626366466","title":"Black Genius: Inspirational Portraits of African-American Leaders","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntimate, in-depth portraits, interviews, and  essays of America's black leaders—from the  founding of the nation and Frederick Douglass to the 2008 presidential race and Barack Obama. Each figure is interconnected with the next, exploring themes of family and intergenerational community, spirituality, and diligence, activism, and  struggle. These remarkable portraits reveal the  true spirit of the American pioneers who forged  much of the heart of this nation, but whose  achievements have been largely  overlooked.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York  Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Dick Russell  examines the lives of musicians, civil rights  leaders, philosophers, writers, and actors  including Duke Ellington, Will Marion Cook,  Louis Armstrong, Wynton Marsalis, Albert Murray, Ralph Ellison, Toni Morrison, and Romare Bearden. Concluding with a list of sources and suggested  reading, this fascinating and vibrant look at  American history is a must for any  collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skyhorse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47184342548720,"sku":"9781626366466","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781626366466_p0.jpg?v=1763865277","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781626366466","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}