The Need for Heroes

Beyond the Stereotypes: Celebrating Black Heroes Through Powerful Essays

For too long, Black heroes have been relegated to the margins of history, their stories untold or overshadowed by a narrow narrative. This groundbreaking anthology helps shatter that silence.

The Need for Heroes brings together a chorus of brilliant Black voices from Brazil and the USA-scholars, activists, and leaders who examine the lives and legacies of Black heroes from all walks of life.

In these pages, William Cooper Nell, George Washington Williams, Manuel R. Querino, Booker T. Washington, Carter G. Woodson, J. A. Rogers, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Elizabeth Ross Haynes explore the complexities of Black heroism, delving beyond one-dimensional portrayals to reveal a rich tapestry of achievements.

Gain a deeper understanding of Black history and culture through these insightful and inspiring essays, including a foreword by the bibliophile and Black vindicationist Arthur Schomburg and an afterword by the Brazilian historian Fl?vio Gomes.

The Need for Heroes is a must-read for anyone seeking a more complete picture of heroism, one that reflects the full spectrum of human experience. It is a celebration of Black excellence, and a powerful testament to the enduring human spirit.

From the editor and publisher of Manuel Querino (1851-1923): An Afro-Brazilian Pioneer in the Age of Scientific Racism (2021)