Drawing from archival records and illustrated with photographs of the individuals who played major roles, this book details the history of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. It chronicles the events and battles that led facial plastic surgeons to create a certifying boa[...]

'My process is designed to give us 'colored folk' and women a taste of the American dream straight up. Since the facts don't do that too often, I decided to make it up...That is the real power and joy of being an artist. We can make it come true. Or look true' - Faith Ringgold, in a 1992 interview. [...]