"Kadir Nelson: We Are the Ship"

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Uploaded by on Mar 24, 2008

For many decades, baseball - like a lot of activities in the United States - was segregated along racial lines. African American players were banned from playing in the Major Leagues. In response to that ban, the Negro National League was formed and it thrived, until 1947. Now in a new book author and artist Kadir Nelson looks back at the league and offers an illustrated tribute to the men who realized their dreams by overcoming great adversity.

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  • I saw his book we are the ship while browsing books on amazon, they were so realistic! I've been drawing since I was very little. For a year now I've been drawing on and off. When I saw his paintings, I decided right then and there I wanted to be an artist. I'll be going to school either in January or Spring for my bachelors in the fine arts. I can't wait!

  • So true! I just met him in D.C at the book festival. He was both funny, patient, and humble. He took the time to sign books, even though book signing wasn't for another two hours...plus it was like 80% humidity, yet he didn't even bust a sweat...to cool in deed!

  • Kadir is one of the best children's book illustrators in the business!

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