Books in African-American Achievers series

Describes the development of the music group that was the first to break Elvis Presley's record for length as number one on the pop chart

Provides a history of the Negro leagues and the role they played in integrating baseball

Traces the history of Motown Records, describing how founder Berry Gordy, Jr., and the artists of Motown created a unique African American musical heritage and made Motown one of the most successful black-owned companies in history.

A history of the rhythm and blues group begun by Afro-American musicians in Detroit in 1961

Covers the history of gospel music, from the days of slavery through the civil rights movement.

Book by Stovall, Taressa

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The history, development, and some of the key figures involved in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People are examined, showing what the goals are of this organization and how they attempt to reach them. Simultaneous.

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Describes the development of the music group that was the first to break Elvis Presley's record for length as number one on the pop chart

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