Black History Month CDMBOOKS Honor SURYA BONALY

SAN FRANCISCO - Feb. 18, 2026 - PRLog -- San Francisco, CA — In honor of Black History Month, award‑winning author and cultural historian Carol Denise Mitchell announces the release of Surya Bonaly A Tribute, a concise, fact‑driven restoration of one of figure skating's most misunderstood and under‑celebrated icons. Mitchell—widely recognized for her authoritative biography Debi Thomas: What Really Happened—brings unmatched expertise to this new work honoring French skating legend Surya Bonaly, for 2026 Black History Month.

Mitchell is one of the few Black authors documenting the truth about Black excellence in figure skating. Her investigative approach, historical insight, and decades of cultural commentary position her as a leading voice capable of restoring accuracy and dignity to stories long distorted by bias. With this tribute, Mitchell continues her mission to correct the record for athletes whose brilliance was minimized or misrepresented.

Surya Bonaly A Tribute highlights Bonaly's groundbreaking athletic achievements, including her historic backflip landing on one blade, and the systemic barriers she faced in a sport shaped by rigid judging standards. Mitchell places Bonaly within the continuum of Black figure skating pioneers—from Mabel Fairbanks to Debi Thomas—affirming her rightful place in Black History.

"Surya Bonaly's legacy deserves clarity, respect, and cultural context," Mitchell states. "This tribute ensures future generations understand the magnitude of her contribution."

The release of this booklet during Black History Month offers communities a powerful reminder that Black excellence has always existed—even when institutions refused to acknowledge it. Mitchell's work arrives at a crucial moment, giving readers a dignified, accessible restoration of a woman whose athletic genius shaped the sport forever.

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