Presents the life and legacy of the pioneering American agriculturist who was born into slavery and went on to become a college professor famous for finding numerous uses for various types of plants.
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.
An exploration of the life of Louis Armstrong that discusses his childhood in New Orleans, challenges, music, achievements, influence on jazz, and more.
Examines the life and achievements of American musician Jimi Hendrix, describing his rise to fame as a guitarist, his death, and his lasting influence on music.
Examines the life and achievements of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century author, scholar, and political activist, W.E.B. Du Bois, whose work led to the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Examines the life and achievements of Marcus Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, discussing his youth in Jamaica, and looking at events that prompted him to lead the crusade to better the lives of black people by calling for a return to power in Africa.
