A Dream Deferred

"We need more books about Black artists from this period and more people need to know about Edwin Harleston. His life and work make the case for a 'Black Renaissance' rather than just a 'Harlem Renaissance.'"—LaNitra M Berger, George Mason University, author of Irma Stern and the Racial Paradox of South African Modern Art

"A Dream Deferred expertly conveys the initiative, determination, challenges, sacrifices, and fortitude of Edwin Augustus Harleston, the accomplished 20th century artist and civil rights crusader."—Georgette Mayo, Archivist, Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, College of Charleston

"A Dream Deferred is a captivating exploration of the life and work of Edwin Augustus Harleston, serving as both a compelling biography and a detailed reassessment of his contributions to 20th-century American and African American scholarship."—Gwendolyn H. Everett, Howard University, and author of African American Masters

"Seen through the creative and personal lens of the Harlestons, McDaniel's riveting narrative of so-called 'Progressive Era' takes on a different air, a moment also shaped by rising Black ambitions, evolving artistic tastes, and impenetrable glass ceilings."—Richard J. Powell, author of Going There: Black Visual Satire