Discusses the life and career of the African American actor, including his work for civil rights, literacy programs, and the fight against HIV and AIDS.

Danny Glover (Black Americans of Achievement)

Teen & Young Adult

Blakely, Gloria

Biographies

Chelsea House Pub

A biography of the professor, author, and businesswoman who became national security advisor to President George W. Bush.

Condoleezza Rice (African-American Leaders)

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

Chronicles the life of the heavyweight boxing champion, from his early years to his draft resistance through his astounding boxing career which established him as one of the greatest fighters of all time.

Muhammad Ali: Heavyweight Champion (Black Americans of Achievement)

Rummel, Jack

Children's Books

Chronicles the life of the heavyweight boxing champion, from his early years to his draft resistance through his astounding boxing career which established him as one of the greatest fighters of all time.

Muhammad Ali: Heavyweight Champion, Legacy Edition (Black Americans of Achievement)

Examines the life and political career of Jesse Jackson.

Jesse Jackson: Civil Rights Leader and politician, Legacy edition (Black Americans of Achievement)

Jakoubek, Robert E.

Each title features: - In Their Own Words boxes offering selected quotations from the subject - Did You Know? boxes that highlight fascinating facts about each person - Chronology, suggestions for further reading, and a listing of related Web sites. - A final chapter that delves into the legacy of the subject's thoughts and deeds for new generations of black Americans.

Johnnie Cochran (Black Americans of Achievement (Paperback))

Great African Americans tells the inspiring stories of amazing men and women who blazed trails, brokered power, pioneered medicine, broke down barriers, and created musical and literary masterpieces, all in the face of extraordinary obstacles. Progressing from colonial America to today, the book examines more than 140 heroic figures:A sampling of the compelling figures you ll read about:  Crispus Attucks, a man who was born a slave in 1723 but escaped, gained an education, and helped begin America s armed resistance against British rule  Sojourner Truth, the former slave who crisscrossed the country for 40 years, calling for the rights of African Americans and women   Paul Robeson, an athlete, actor, singer, lawyer, and activist who fought for equality for blacks in America and blazed a path for African American movie actors   Dr. Ben Carson, the pediatric neurosurgeon who has made incredible medical breakthroughs, including separations of conjoined twins and treatments for seizuresThese and many more stories in this book stories of hope, struggle, achievement, tragedy, and triumph are sure to inspire you.

Great African Americans

West Side Publishing

Reference

Publications, International, Ltd.

A biography of Rosa Parks, which celebrates the legacy of the woman known as the mother of the civil rights movement. It features color photographs, as well as Did You Know? fact boxes and a selection of quotes from Parks.

Rosa Parks: Civil Rights Leader (Black Americans of Achievement Legacy Edition)

Gelfand, Dale Evva

Hull, Mary

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