Brian Copeland describes his childhood of growing up as an African-American in the all-white neighborhood of San Leandro, California, a town known for its racist leanings.
A biography of the single mother, former welfare recipient, and one-time drug addict whose determination helped her become a successful actress and television personality.
Presents a biographical fiction based upon the life of Bert Williams, who, after years of struggling on the stage, donned blackface makeup and became the most famous African-American entertainer of the early 1900s, and describes the effects of this "impersonation" to his own life and to the lives of his family.
Offers a brief overview of the life of Chris Rock, discussing his childhood in the South, his family's move to Brooklyn, his dreams of become a stand-up comic, his role on "Saturday Night Live", and the movies that helped launch him to stardom.
Examines the life and achievements of African-American comedian Chris Rock, discussing his childhood in South Carolina and Brooklyn, career as a comedian, family, and charity work.
A biography of African-American entertainer Whoopi Goldberg discussing her early life in the racially mixed Chelsea district in New York City, her career as a stand-up comic, her successful film career, and her personal life.
Examines the life and career of the versatile actress and comedian who overcame a drug addiction and became the first black female Academy Award winner since 1939.
