Special Moments in African-American History, 1955-1996: The Photographs of Moneta Sleet, Jr., Ebony Magazine's Pulitzer Prize Winner [Hardcover]

Doris E. Saunders (Editor), Moneta Sleet Jr. (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1998

The photographs of Moneta Sleet Jr. are internationally acclaimed collector’s items encapsulating special moments in the history of African Americans around the world in the latter half of the 20th century. Now, for the first time, these works that have been coveted by many are presented in one remarkable book. Many of these rare photographs have never been seen before.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 184 pages
• Publisher: Johnson Publishing Company, Inc.; Limited edition (November 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874850878
• ISBN-13: 978-0874850871
• Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 11.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #671,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Sleet's work is enlightening. . .we reflect and remember, January 1, 1999

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Lynnette C. Velasco ([e-mail]) (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Special Moments in African-American History, 1955-1996: The Photographs of Moneta Sleet, Jr., Ebony Magazine's Pulitzer Prize Winner (Hardcover)

Mr. Sleet was a very special person whose very life defined the term humanitarian. He always had time to listen, and no matter how busy, he was there to help and encourage. He wanted people to know what it meant to be black in America. Many thousands of untitled black folks walked undaunted, hand-and-hand with pain & triumph in the civil rights movement. Mr. Sleet was on the front lines to capture those special and poignant moments. He was "on the right side" to help us reach for higher ideals....the ideals of justice, perserverance, peace, humaneness, forgiveness and understanding. I am privleged to have known Mr. Sleet and to have been friends with his son, Gregory when we were at Hampton University. Indeed, Gregory who is a federal judge and who we now proudly call Judge Sleet continues to represent his father's ideals. Moneta Sleet's work reminds us every day to listen, to care and to share. I hope that everyone will buy this book and more importantly share its work and meaning with all children. Lynnette C. Velasco, Children's book Author Zinzi: A Child's Journey to Self-fulfillment, Giving, and Caring.

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting photos, October 24, 2011

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This review is from: Special Moments in African-American History, 1955-1996: The Photographs of Moneta Sleet, Jr., Ebony Magazine's Pulitzer Prize Winner (Hardcover)

I enjoyed looking at the photos which brought back memories! The book is also a great conversation piece. I placed it on my coffee table for all to see when entering my home!