Books in Black Americans of Achievement Series series

Follows the life of the Black politician who rose to great power in the House of Representatives during the post-Depression era and became an influential Black leader

Follows the life and basketball career of the talented player for the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan

- In Their Own Words boxes offering selected quotations from the subject - Did You Know? boxes that highlight fascinating facts about each person - Chronology, suggestions for further reading, and a listing of related Web sites. - A final chapter that delves into the legacy of the subject's thoughts and deeds for new generations of black Americans.

A biography of the Afro-American businesswoman whose invention of facial creams and other cosmetics led to great financial success

Traces the life of the legendary singer, tells how she became involved in music, and describes the highlights of her career

Relates the Black photographer, writer, and film director's struggle to overcome his background of poverty

Traces the life and achievements of the black educator who fought bigotry and racial injustice and sought equality for blacks in the areas of education and political rights.

Traces the life of the athelete who broke the color barrier in major league baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.

A portrait of Diana Ross traces her rise from a humble Detroit childhood to international fame as a member of the Supremes and as a solo artist and discusses her career as an actress

Depicting the life of Romare Bearden, a biography tells the story of a brilliant artist who created powerful collages and paintings of humanity from the perspective of African-American experience.

A biography of the slave and preacher who, believing that God wanted him to free the slaves, led a major revolt in 1831

A biography of the famous trumpeter who was one of the first great improvisers in jazz history