Books in Black Americans of Achievement series

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 black poet, playwright, and political activist (formerly Leroi Jones), who was a leading member of the 'Beat Generation.'

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

A biography of the Black novelist renowned for his series of detective stories

A biography of the black astronaut who was part of the ill-fated Challenger space shuttle mission that exploded on take-off in January 1986.

Celebrates the life of the actor and rap musician known for his roles in the movies "Men in Black" and "Independence Day"

Traces the childhood and acting career of the Oscar-nominated star of such films as "Driving Miss Daisy" and "Seven"

Traces the life of the former slave who could neither read nor write, yet earned a reputation as one of the most articulate and outspoken antislavery and women's rights activists in the United States.