Bill Duke Bücher

In the tradition of the New York Times bestselling I Dream a World and Crowns comes this full-color companion volume to the acclaimed NAACP Award–nominated documentary Dark Girls—an inspiring and breathtaking photo book that celebrates dark-skinned women.Black has never been more beautiful, witnessed by this magnificent collection featuring accomplished dark skinned-women from all walks of life. In Dark Girls, celebrities such as Lupita Nyong'o, Vanessa Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Judge Mablean Ephriam, Brandi and Karli Harvey, and over seventy-five other outstanding women share intimate insights into what their dark skin means to them.Filled with gorgeous photographs, this thoughtful, sophisticated, alluring, and uplifting collection captures the elegance of dark skin—joyfully showcasing that we truly are beautiful for who we are.

The memoir offers an intimate look at Bill Duke's journey as one of the pioneering African American directors in Hollywood. It highlights his childhood experiences, the influence of family and mentors, and the significant obstacles he encountered in a predominantly white industry. Through personal anecdotes, Duke reflects on his dual career as an actor and director, emphasizing the perseverance required to break barriers and succeed in a challenging environment.

The powerful story of an eleven-year-old Black boy determined to stand up for his rights, who's pulled into the action of the 1963 civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama.

Discover how a young girl who was the star of her school's debate team became a federal jurist and the first Black woman to sit on the United States Supreme Court in this exciting addition to the Who HQ Now series that features newsmakers and trending topics.

Discover how a young girl who loved to read and write became a voting rights activist, a candidate for governor of Georgia, and an author in this exciting addition to the Who HQ Now series that features newsmakers and trending topics.

Focusing on the complex challenges faced by children with developmental and emotional disorders, this book emphasizes the importance of collaborative treatment approaches involving clinicians and parents. It offers practical guidance on defining, monitoring, and measuring treatment progress, highlighting how thoughtful medication use can enhance children's developmental outcomes. Developed by DCC Publishing and the Child Psychopharmacology Institute, the methods and software applications presented aim to support effective pharmacological interventions for improved family dynamics and child well-being.