Your Legacy is a bold reclaiming of our enslaved history

Your story begins in Africa. 

Your African ancestors defied the odds and survived 400 years of slavery in America and passed down an extraordinary legacy to you. 

Beginning in Africa before 1619, Your Legacy presents an unprecedentedly accessible, empowering, and proud introduction to African American history for children. While your ancestors’ freedom was taken from them, their spirit was not; this book celebrates their accomplishments, acknowledges their sacrifices, and defines how they are remembered—and how their stories should be taught.

About the Author: Schele Williams is a Broadway director committed to cultivating new musicals and devised work. She has directed at regional theaters and festivals across the country and has a long history of work on Broadway. Passionate about pairing social justice with the arts, she is on the steering committee of We Stand United and is a founding member of Black Theatre United, an organization committed to dismantling systemic racism on our streets and stages.