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A powerful, visually stunning celebration of Black homeownership, featuring inspiring homes and family histories of notable Black Americans - including chef Alexander Smalls and actor Danielle Brooks.In their new book, Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason explore the Black family home and its role as haven, heirloom, and cornerstone of Black culture and life. Sixteen gorgeous house tours invite you into the intimate spaces of actors and musicians, the creative studios of artists and curators, the "boss" offices of entrepreneurs and executives, and homes filled with pieces handed down from generations past. Woven throughout, urgent explorations of the roots of the Black homeownership gap shed light on the obstacles many Black Americans still face today.
About the Author
A former policy attorney, Jeanine Hays is the Creative Director & Founder of AphroChic, a home decor company that produces modern and sustainable pillows, wallpaper, table linens and organic shower curtains. Jeanine is a graduate of Spelman College and American University Washington College of Law. She is the voice behind the company's popular interior design blog that blends modern design with cultural style. As a home decor expert, Jeanine contributes regularly to HGTV, the DIY Network, Houzz, Homesessive, and Keep. She has been a guest pinner for The White House, Visit Philly and has been a sponsored blogger for High Point Market. Jeanine was also an online guest judge for HGTV Design Star. She is the co-author of REMIX: Decorating With Culture, Objects and Soul.
