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Ruck, Lindsay,

Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians : inspiring stories of courage and achievement / words by Lindsay Ruck ; art by James Bentley. - 156 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes index.

"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 and recognizes the hardships of some of our region's least-known amazing heroes. Featuring informative sidebars, an index, and 20 colour illustrations from artist James Bentley. ."--

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Black people
Atlantic provinces
Black Canadians

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