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It's time to meet your new superheroes

Discover the fascinating stories behind 38 iconic people of colour, all of them ground-breakers, risk-takers and game-changers. Whether they are activists, athletes, scientists or superstars, every one of them has been a trailblazer in their field and has paved the way for future change. It's time these individuals took centre stage and had their achievements celebrated the world over.

This book will introduce you to some of the most influential people of colour from across the globe and throughout history, including several modern-day icons.

Among others, you will learn about the incredible lives and achievements of:
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
- Barack Obama
- Chadwick Boseman
- Florence Price
- Jimi Hendrix
- Kamala Harris
- Laverne Cox
- Malala Yousafzai
- Maria Tallchief
- RuPaul

Each inspiring profile also features a bespoke illustration.

Be empowered and inspired by their extraordinary stories, their awesome accomplishments and their words of wisdom in this pocketbook of remarkable people.

Iconic People of Colour: The Amazing True Stories

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    A Paperback / softback by Elizabeth Ajao

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      Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
      Published 10 February 2022
      ISBN-13 9781787839779
      978-1787839779
      ISBN-10 178783977X
      Also in:
      Biography Biography: general Politics, Philosophy & Society Ethnic groups and multicultural studies Not Just Books Stationery

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      It's time to meet your new superheroes

      Discover the fascinating stories behind 38 iconic people of colour, all of them ground-breakers, risk-takers and game-changers. Whether they are activists, athletes, scientists or superstars, every one of them has been a trailblazer in their field and has paved the way for future change. It's time these individuals took centre stage and had their achievements celebrated the world over.

      This book will introduce you to some of the most influential people of colour from across the globe and throughout history, including several modern-day icons.

      Among others, you will learn about the incredible lives and achievements of:
      - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
      - Barack Obama
      - Chadwick Boseman
      - Florence Price
      - Jimi Hendrix
      - Kamala Harris
      - Laverne Cox
      - Malala Yousafzai
      - Maria Tallchief
      - RuPaul

      Each inspiring profile also features a bespoke illustration.

      Be empowered and inspired by their extraordinary stories, their awesome accomplishments and their words of wisdom in this pocketbook of remarkable people.

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