{"product_id":"the-black-yearbook-portraits-and-stories-hardcover","title":"The Black Yearbook [Portraits and Stories] - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAdraint Khadafhi Bereal\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKiese Laymon\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gripping exploration of the joys, hardships, and truths of Black students through intimate, honest dialogues and stunning photography, with a foreword by Kiese Laymon, author of \u003ci\u003eHeavy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A radical, reverential, and restorative document of community.\"--Rebecca Bengal, author of \u003ci\u003eStrange Hours: Photography, Memory, and the Lives of Artists\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen photographer Adraint Bereal graduated from the University of Texas, he self-published an impressive volume of portraits, personal statements, and interviews that explored UT's campus culture and offered an intimate look at the lives of Black students matriculating within a majority white space. Bereal's work was inspired by his first photo exhibition at the George Washington Carver Museum in Austin, entitled \u003ci\u003e1.7\u003c\/i\u003e, that unearthed the experiences of the 925 Black men that made up just 1.7% of UT's total 52,000 student body. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow Bereal expands the scope of his original project and visits colleges nationwide, from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to predominantly white institutions to trade schools and more. Rather than dwelling on the monolith of trauma often associated with Black narratives, Bereal is dedicated to using honest dialogue to share stories of true joy and triumph amidst the hardships, prejudices, and internal struggles. Using an exciting and eclectic design approach to accompany the portraits and stories, each individual profile effectively conveys the interviewee's unique voice, tone, and background. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Black Yearbook \u003c\/i\u003ereframes society's stereotypical perception of higher education by representing and celebrating the wide range of Black experiences on campuses.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdraint Bereal\u003c\/b\u003e is a graduate of the University of Texas. His work has been displayed in the George Washington Carver Museum in Austin, and he has been covered by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVice\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic, CNN, \u003c\/i\u003eand the\u003ci\u003e Washington Post.\u003c\/i\u003e He now shoots campaigns for major clients such as Calvin Klein, Outdoor Voices, and AirBnB.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.1 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764607287584,"sku":"9781984861405","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5b0e97ba1cbca1bcb6115a33afbd9a43.webp?v=1780253459","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-black-yearbook-portraits-and-stories-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}