BEVERLY BOND

From the award-winning entrepreneur, culture leader, and creator  of the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! movement comes an inspiring and beautifully  designed book that pays tribute to the achievements and contributions of  black women around the world.

Fueled by the insights of women of  diverse backgrounds, including Michelle Obama, Angela Davis, Shonda  Rhimes, Misty Copeland Yara Shahidi, and Mary J. Blige, this book is a  celebration of black women’s voices and experiences that will become a  collector’s items for generations to come.
 

Maxine Waters shares  the personal fulfillment of service. Moguls Cathy Hughes, Suzanne Shank,  and Serena Williams recount stories of steadfastness, determination,  diligence, dedication and the will to win. Erykah Badu, Toshi Reagon,  Mickalane Thomas, Solange Knowles-Ferguson, and Rihanna offer insights  on creativity and how they use it to stay in tune with their magic.  Pioneering writers Rebecca Walker, Melissa Harris-Perry, and Joan Morgan  speak on modern-day black feminist thought. Lupita Nyong’o, Susan  Taylor, and Bethann Hardison affirm the true essence of holistic beauty.  And Iyanla Vanzant reinforces Black Girl Magic in her powerful pledge.  Through these and dozens of other unforgettable testimonies, Black Girls Rock! is an ode to black girl ambition, self-love, empowerment, and healing.
 

Pairing inspirational essays and affirmations with lush, newly commissioned and classic photography, Black Girls Rock!: Owning Our Magic and Rocking Our Truth is not only a one-of-a-kind celebration of the diversity, fortitude,  and spirituality of black women but also a foundational text that will  energize and empower every reader.