Langston Hughes: Poet
-- Critically acclaimed biographies of history's most notable African-Americans -- Straightforward and objective writin... MoreLangston Hughes: Poet
Katherine Dunham: Dancer and Choreographer
Studies the life and achievements of the Black American dancer and choreographer.... MoreKatherine Dunham: Dancer and Choreographer
Nat Turner: Slave Revolt Leader
A biography of the slave and preacher who, believing that God wanted him to free the slaves, led a major revolt in 1831.... MoreNat Turner: Slave Revolt Leader
Sidney Poitier: Actor
Traces the life of the movie actor who won an Academy Award in 1964 and became a symbol of the breakthrough of black per... MoreSidney Poitier: Actor
Ronald McNair: Astronaut
-- Critically acclaimed biographies of history's most notable African-Americans -- Straightforward and objective writin... MoreRonald McNair: Astronaut
Arthur Ashe: Tennis Great
A trailblazer in the white-dominated world of tennis, cool, gentlemanly Arthur Ashe remains the only black ever to attai... MoreArthur Ashe: Tennis Great
James Baldwin: Author
A biography of an American author noted for his books on racial conflict in the United States.... MoreJames Baldwin: Author
Richard Allen: Religious Leader and Social Activist
Describes the life of the Afro-American leader who rose from slavery to become a minister, founded the African Methodist... MoreRichard Allen: Religious Leader and Social Activist
Bill Russell: Basketball Great
A biography of the outstanding basketball player who joined the Boston Celtics in the 1956-1957 season and led the team ... MoreBill Russell: Basketball Great
Walter White: Civil Rights Leader and Author
Discusses the life and achievements of the civil rights leader who served as secretary of the NAACP from 1931 until his ... MoreWalter White: Civil Rights Leader and Author
Toni Morrison
The eighth American writer to win the Noble Prize in Literature, Toni Morrison has used her poetic, magical prose to pro... MoreToni Morrison
A.Philip Randolph: Labour Leader
A biography of the civil rights activist who organized the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, which acted as a labor u... MoreA.Philip Randolph: Labour Leader
W.E.B.DuBois: Scholar and Activist
Examines the life of the black scholar and leader who devoted himself to gaining equality for his people.... MoreW.E.B.DuBois: Scholar and Activist
Paul Cuffe: Merchant and Abolitionist
A biography of the American seaman and merchant who encouraged fellow blacks to colonize Sierra Leone, who sought a stro... MorePaul Cuffe: Merchant and Abolitionist
John Russwurm: Publisher
Traces the life and achievements of the early spokesman against slavery who expressed his anti-slavery views in Freedom'... MoreJohn Russwurm: Publisher
Chester Himes: Author
A biography of the black novelist renowned for his series of detective stories.... MoreChester Himes: Author