JoeAnn Nicholas, in her debut book, gives an in-depth perspective of what it means to be a black woman in America. Walk through black history and become inspired to find out what freedom really means for African Americans and why we fight for it. Celebrate the pioneers and trailblazers who risked everything to achieve liberty. Reflect on the historical milestones in history, examine the struggles and celebrate achievements of blacks from our past and the present. Continue your journey on the winds of change through paradigms of systemic discrimination policies and systems that affect African Americans today. --Quote from Black America: How Far Have We Come?"We are the descendants of African slaves who helped build this country with our blood, sweat and tears. Blacks came up on the rough side of the mountain, digging our hands and feet into the grooves of an unforgiving wall filled with inequality, injustice, racism and violence. We need to know and tell others what it took to overcome the obstructions setup against us."- Meet the Author -JoeAnn lives in Houston, TX, but is originally from Milwaukee, WI. Though she enjoys writing in various genres, she has a special interest in penning African American literature. She loves to read and travel across the country, while exploring American history and the ancestry of African Americans. Visiting museums and cultural sites is especially a favorite pastime, which has given her the inspiration to write and share her experiences with readers.