About this item
From celebrated Black writers, creators, and thinkers -- and with a foreword by John Legend -- comes a collection of letters and original illustrations on the subject of Black love, a powerful and heartfelt celebration of Blackness in all its many forms.In this exquisite anthology of letters and illustrations, Cole Brown and Natalie Johnson bring together a constellation of influential Black figures to write to the people, places, and moments that mean the most to them. With a foreword from John Legend and contributions from Brontez Purnell, Morgan Jerkins, Reverend Al Sharpton, and Dr. Imani Perry, among many others, Black Love Letters is an ode to a phenomenal community: a testament to the fact that where there has been pain and suffering, there has also always been immeasurable, irrepressible joy and love.
About the Author
Raised in Philadelphia, Cole Brown matured in the city's predominantly white private schools and neighborhoods. Cole attended Georgetown University, where he graduated with a major in Justice and Peace Studies. During undergraduate time in DC, Cole began his first book, Greyboy: Finding Blackness in a White World. Today, Cole resides in Sydney, Australia.
