{"product_id":"energy-never-dies-afro-optimism-and-creativity-in-chicago-paperback-2","title":"Energy Never Dies: Afro-Optimism and Creativity in Chicago - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAyana Contreras\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Afro Sheen to Theaster Gates and from \u003ci\u003eSoul Train\u003c\/i\u003e to Chance the Rapper, Black Chicago draws sustenance from a culture rooted in self-determination, aspiration, and hustle. In \u003ci\u003eEnergy Never Dies\u003c\/i\u003e, Ayana Contreras embarks on a journey to share the implausible success stories and breathtaking achievements of Black Chicago's artists and entrepreneurs. Past and present generations speak with one another, maintaining a vital connection to a beautiful narrative of Black triumph and empowerment that still inspires creativity and pride. Contreras weaves a hidden history from these true stories and the magic released by undervalued cultural artifacts. As she does, the idea that the improbable is always possible emerges as an indestructible Afro-Optimism that binds a people together. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePassionate and enlightening, \u003ci\u003eEnergy Never Dies\u003c\/i\u003e uses the power of storytelling to show how optimism and courage fuel the dreams of Black Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAyana Contreras\u003c\/b\u003e is a radio host\/producer at Chicago Public Media, a founder\/blogger at darkjive.com, and a columnist and reviewer at \u003ci\u003eDownBeat Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 14, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47343737176313,"sku":"9780252086113","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/Z0k3RG1DU0lDNGIvS1FNMnZFKzRhZz09_94e27888-e1a1-4f61-8fde-ea0ba6e20a3c.webp?v=1769724751","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/energy-never-dies-afro-optimism-and-creativity-in-chicago-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}