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  • Colin Powell

    Warren Brown

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, May 1, 1991)
    Examines the life and career of the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, focusing on his role during the Persian Gulf War

  • Charlie Parker

    Ron Frankl

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Sept. 1, 1992)
    Introduces the life and times of the noted jazz musician Charlie Parker

  • Billie Holiday

    Bud Kliment

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Jan. 1, 1990)
    Portrays the life and career of the famed jazz singer

  • Thurgood Marshall

    Lisa Aldred

    Paperback (Chelsea House Pub, Oct. 1, 1990)
    Examines the life of the first Black man to be appointed an associate justice of the highest court in the country

  • Muhammad Ali: Heavyweight Champion

    Jack Rummel

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, May 1, 1988)
    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.
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  • Charles Drew

    Robyn Mahone-Lonesome, Nathan Irvin Huggins

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Jan. 1, 1990)
    A biography of the surgeon who conducted research on the properties and preservation of blood plasma and was a leader in establishing blood banks

  • Danny Glover

    Gloria Blakely

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Nov. 1, 2001)
    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.

  • Aretha Franklin

    Jim McAvoy

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub (Library), Oct. 1, 2001)
    -- Critically acclaimed biographies of history's most notable African-Americans-- Straightforward and objective writing-- Lavishly illustrated with photographs and memorabilia-- Essential for multicultural studies

  • Lewis Latimer

    Winifred Latimer Norman, Lily Patterson

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, June 1, 1993)
    Discusses the inventor's career, life, and times.
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  • Clarence Thomas: Supreme Court Justice

    Christopher E. Henry, Norman L. Macht, Christopher Henry, Nathan Irvin Huggins, Nathan I. Huggins

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 1995)
    A biography of Judge Thomas, with a focus on his controversial confirmation for a seat on the Supreme Court.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Rose Blue, Corinne J. Naden

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Feb. 1, 1992)
    Examines the life and career of the Black woman from Texas who became a prominent political figure
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  • Al Sharpton: Civil Rights Leader

    Wayne D'Orio

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, March 1, 2011)
    The Reverend Al Sharpton has made his name as one of the modern leaders of the civil rights movement and an outspoken supporter of international human rights. His supporters readily participate in marches he calls seemingly on a moment's notice and victims' families continue to ask for his help. However, his many opponents believe Sharpton is a publicity hound who uses his power as an African-American leader to force corporations into paying him. Sharpton has run for public office on several occasions, including the presidency, and is a fixture of the modern media, appearing on numerous national television shows and hosting a daily radio show. Although Sharpton is considered one of the most controversial figures in American society today, his influential voice is heard in the halls of power, including the White House. In Al Sharpton, read how this civil rights leader has brought attention to many human rights and civil rights issues over the past few decades.
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