3 Books Published by Pamela Rice Designs on AALBC — Book Cover Collage

These narratives are critical in challenging the stereotypes and assumptions about what activities and passions are "appropriate" or "likely" for Black individuals, particularly in North America. These adventurers, athletes, and pioneers are pushing boundaries not just in what they do, but in who they show the world they can be.

These stories are of people who do not follow what, as North American ’Black Folk’, are supposed to be interested in or passionate about. This concept is inspirational for those who want to believe that life is about alternatives. Adventurers share their experiences, both physical and mental. — H.E. Ross, International Sailors, Scholar

"As an adventurer, following my sixth sense and having great respect for Mother Nature helps me make it through various situations, especially at sea….it’s called survival. Those who don’t follow their sixth sense, often find themselves in more challenging conditions…" –AUTHOR

….I am not your negro. I am not your token black ski mountaineer. Pam Rice’s book demonstrates several black pioneers who have been killin’ the game, but you just don’t know about it. And beyond this book are countless more black pioneers that you don’t know about. And as we push to go deeper, higher, further into our international ski mountaineering projects, I have the baddest ass squad of fearless big mountain skiers and riders who ride or die WITH me as EQUALS, no better no worse, stomping up icy technical lines, daring to ski and ride any terrain, any time, anywhere. Because we have NO BOUNDARIES!! —— Mike Russell

These stories serve to both inspire and educate, showing that not only is there room for Black individuals in every field and activity, but that they have been there, excelling and contributing, whether or not they have been recognized. In doing so, they provide new role models for what can be achieved, defying stereotypes and forcing a rethinking of the artificial limits society often tries to impose.