Black Americans of achievement, legacy edition

Examines the life and achievements of Jesse Owens, winner of four gold medals in track and field during the 1936 Olympic games held in Berlin, Germany, and discusses his other record-breaking performances, as well as his activities in his later years.

Examines the life and achievements of Harriet Tubman, a woman who escaped slavery and then risked her freedom to help others along the Underground Railroad.

Examines the life and achievements of Frederick Douglass, a man who escaped from slavery and went on to work as an abolitionist fighting for an end to slavery, and later for African-American civil rights.

Examines the life and achievements of Colin Powell, the first African-American chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussing his military career, and his service to four presidents, including his appointment as Secretary of State by George W. Bush.

Examines the life and achievements of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American to serve on the United States Supreme Court, discussing his role in the case of "Brown v. Board of Education" in 1953 which paved the way for school integration, and his advocacy for civil rights throughout his career.

Examines the life and achievements of civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, discussing his work with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., his leadership of Operation PUSH, and his activities as a diplomat, writer, and political candidate.

Examines the life and achievements of onetime slave, abolitionist, and women's rights activist, Sojourner Truth discussing her childhood as a slave in New York, her work during the Civil War, her speeches, and her efforts to ensure equality for all people.

Examines the life and achievements of Nat Turner, a slave and prophet who led a revolt against slave owners in Southampton County, Virginia, in 1831.

Provides an overview of the life and career of comedian and actor Bill Cosby, discussing his childhood, television series, comedic talents, stand-up routines, and charity work.

Examines the life and achievements of Alex Haley, celebrated author of "Roots" and other writings, discussing his life and literary career, as well as his obsession with researching his family's history.