Books in Great African American Women series

Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of this civil rights activist.

A biography of the black woman journalist who campaigned for the civil rights of women and other minorities and was a founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 1909.

Describes the life of one of baseball's greatest pitchers, who was unable to play Major League baseball due to segregation for many years, after which he became the first black pitcher in the American League.

Tells the story of the African-American singer who struggled against prejudice to become one of the great opera performers of the century.

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.

Profiles the history of African Americans in the military, from their roles in foreign and domestic war conflicts to prominent African American military personnel.

Profiles the history of African Americans in the entertainment field, from early musicians and the creation of jazz music to famous African American singers, actors, and entertainment moguls.

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Profiles American women who served as pilots during World War II, and describes their struggles to prove their value both in war time and after returning home.

Describes the life of the anti-slavery and women's rights activist, from her beginnings in slavery to her tireless campaign for the rights and welfare of the freedmen.

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