blacks

An elderly black man is charged with murder and two young men, one white and one black, search for evidence to acquit him.

Twelve tales of African and Afro-American origin include "How God Made the Butterflies, " "The Girl With the Large Eyes, " "Stagolee, " and "People Who Could Fly.".

A black teacher from British Guiana describes how he overcame the hostility and prejudices of his students in a London slum school.

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela, a South African political activist who was imprisoned for his rebellion against racial segregation and was later elected as the first black president of South Africa.

At lunchtime Daddy and Jesse play their favorite game: a question and answer game about people who live in Africa and the ways in which they are connected to Jesse.

Relatives arriving in succession give in to their desire to squeeze and kiss and play with the baby.

A child whose parents left America to settle in Africa celebrates his eighth birthday with all the people of the community.

Traces the history of blacks in America and profiles the life story of seven influential African Americans--Jesse Jackson, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Jesse Owens, Colin Powell, Harriet Tubman, and Madam C.J. Walker.

A young girl's dream of attending school in her small Ugandan village is fulfilled after her family is given an income-producing goat.