Little-Known Black Human Rights Hero Celebrated in New Historical Fiction Novel
While Black History Month is celebrated annually in the United States to commemorate black heroes of the past, Sheppard is hardly discussed despite his contributions.
- While Black History Month is celebrated annually in the United States to commemorate black heroes of the past, Sheppard is hardly discussed despite his contributions.
- In the novel, readers follow the life, loves, journey, and adventures of William Sheppard who overcomes racial prejudice and adversity in a fight for human rights in the Congo.
- As one of the most celebrated missionary-explorers of his time, William Sheppard spoke at both white and Black churches all over America.
- As a hunter, missionary, explorer, art collector, author, and human rights hero, Sheppard's accomplishments in the Congo earned him the praise of kings, chiefs, queens, and presidents.