That's Younge himself on the cover shot! From the linked review:
Central to the work is the psychological damage that racist behavior -- including enslavement and derogatory terminology -- has had on Younge's people. In part, it's also a history lesson with a range of emotion from lamentation of white-on-Black slaughter to affirmation of Black power. Aided by a handful of fellow vocalists heard individually and as a chorus, Younge is the only individual credited with instrumentation. He fills each role of a standard band plus an assortment of percussion and woodwinds, remodeling soul and groove-oriented jazz of the late '60s and early '70s with grit and elegance. That Younge is an engaging orator will not surprise anyone who has heard him talk about Swedish prog records and vintage studio gear. He addresses the audience with warmth and love throughout the album, spreading knowledge and impelling action without being excessively didactic.
It's a challenging release that i'm very glad i picked up. Reminds me of many conversations i had with students of color in my classroom . . . well, mostly i listened! Here's a link to an article about Younge's accompanying podcast:
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-...ent-adrian-younge-on-the-history-of-us-racism
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