Haskins, James

A biography of Langston Hughes, an African American poet who tried to capture in his writing the spirit and rhythms of ordinary people.

A biography of the blind composer, pianist, and singer who was a child prodigy and went on to win nine Grammy awards.

Discusses the founding and growth of the American labor movement and labor unions from colonial times through today.

Discusses the people and events connected with the 1963 March on Washington, as well as the consequences of this well-known civil rights demonstration.

Examines the history of segregation in the United States, explaining how the Freedom Rides played a part in the civil rights movement.

A biography of a talented vocalist who has performed a variety of styles of music.

A biography of the ragtime composer who created such masterpieces as "Maple Leaf Rag," "The Entertainer," and "Treemonisha.".

Illustrations, maps, and photographs provide essential information on over thirty of Africa's most populous and well-known ethnic groups.

Chronicles the history of the Black Panther Party, a radical political organization founded in 1966 by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale, which promoted armed revolution against racist law enforcement authorities.

Chronicles the life of African-American photographer James Van DerZee, who built a career taking portraits and captured daily life in 1920s and 1930s Harlem on film.