Presents a biographical profile of African-American writer and storyteller Zora Neale Hurston, discussing her early life and education, her inspiration and writing style, and the renewed interest in her work due to the efforts of Alice Walker.
Describes the life of the anti-slavery and women's rights activist, from her beginning in slavery to her tireless campaign for the rights and welfare of the freedmen.
Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of the scientist who promoted the idea of crop rotation and found many uses for peanuts.
A biography of the former slave who founded Tuskegee University and later became one of the most powerful African-American leaders of the post-Civil War era.
Profiles various African American men and women who had a major influence on the fight for racial equality in the United States, and looks at organizations and events that impacted the political environment pertaining to civil rights.
Biography of the African-American statesman and diplomat who was one of the founders of the United Nations and who received the Nobel Prize for his peacemaking efforts.
