A Small Nation of People: W. E. B. Du Bois and African American Portraits of Progress

A Small Nation of People presents an incredible treasure trove of over 150 photographs showcasing African American life in the late 19th century, offering a powerful counterpoint to centuries of stereotyping and marginalization.

With insights from Pulitzer Prize winner David Levering Lewis and MacArthur Fellow photo historian Deborah Willis, this book reveals the diversity and resilience of African Americans in front of their new businesses, universities, and homes - sometimes modest, sometimes elegant.

The collection also includes beautiful Victorian-era portraits of blacks whose varied hues showcase the richness of black American identity.

This stunning volume is a testament to the spirit of self-awareness, artistic consciousness, and racial pride that has defined African American culture throughout history.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of history and celebrate the incredible achievements of African Americans.