IMAGES & QUOTATIONS

OF AFRICAN AMERICANS

"I am not ashamed of
  my grandparents for
having been slaves.

 I am only ashamed of
 myself for having at
 one time been ashamed."

Ralph Ellison 

Over the years people asked me to put the
collection in one, accessible source; a book.
 Rather than write a traditional history book,
 I decided to use text to supplement my images.
 The pictures and the quotations from the people
 featured give details that otherwise might be
hard to find. It was my hope that in this fast
paced world, you would pause and experience
 the true stories of these great African Americans
 and reflect upon their messages for the ages.
 These men and women were pioneers and trail-
blazers in their respective fields, creating signifi-
cant impact for people of color around the world.
Indeed, for all of America, these great African
Americans illustrated what was possible to
achieve if only given an equal opportunity to
perform.  These heroes were artists, patriots,
athletes, martyrs, educators, activists, healers,
 entertainers and much more to the fabric of
 America.  While it begins with the institution
 of slavery the book evolves through generations
 of tests and triumphs on a journey that extends
 all the way to the White House. It is my hope
 that by knowing who we are and how we
have prevailed, we can emancipate ourselves
 from the mental slavery that blinds our ambition
 and achievement..

By Julian Beyah Madyun, is the one pictorial

reference of profiles of significant African

 Americans that is a profoundly informative

 for all ages and ethnicities.  The coffee-table

book style of over 300, color graphics and

 500 historical narratives of black historical

figures is one of a kind and never before released.

Each book is individually printed, text-book bound

and created by Julian for the love of his people.

 Now legally blind, this is his legacy to the

world that illuminates the triumphs and talents

 of an outstanding culture. Supplies are limited

so get yours right away. They can be ordered

on line at www.retiredslave.com or through

 selected book stores.  This is your chance to

 learn about the unsung, the famous and the

essential catalysts in the building of a nation.

Book size 11” x 15” x 2” 620 Pages
 
 
$99.00
 
Order Today

 
Page 8 - 65 ... Slavery in America
Page 1 - 53 ... Civil Rights Movement
Page 1 - 39 ... Black Power Movement
Page 1 - 79 ... African Americans in Sports
Page 1 - 47 ... African American Writers, Poets & Artists
Page 1 - 35 ... African American Educators
Page 1 - 47 ... Islam in America
Page 1 - 13 ... African Americans in the old west
Page 1 - 25 ... Vetrans of Color
Page 1 - 33 ... African American Inventors & Explorers
Page 1 - 45 ... African American Leaders & Politicians
Page 1-168 ... African American Entertainers