Leaders like us

Cathy Hughes is a media sensation. In 1979 she purchased radio station WOL in Washington, D.C. With hard work she grew her business into the largest Black-owned media company in the United States. She is the founder and chairperson of Urban One. It includes TV One, Radio One, Reach Media, and One Solution.

A brief overview of the life of gymnast Gabby Douglas, who competed at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

"Who was Pauli Murray? [Readers will learn] about this activist who fought for different rights and became the first African American woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest"--Amazon.

This book provides young readers with a brief glimpse into the life of African American astronaut and engineer, Leland Melvin.

"In this biography, you'll meet an important leader in comics--Jackie Ormes. Jackie wanted to change the world with her art. As the first African American female cartoonist, she used her comic strips to challenge stereotypes about Black people, especially women"--Provided by publisher.

"This book gives young readers a backstage pass to Alvin Ailey's . . . career as a dancer and choreographer. Director of a . . . dance theater, Ailey used dance to explore stories of race and sexuality, and proved that there are no limits when you dare to dream--and dance. A timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to develop reading comprehension skills are also included"--OCLC.

"Explore the . . . life of Wendell Scott, one of the first African American NASCAR drivers and first African American to win a race in the Grand National Series"--Provided by publisher.

A brief biography of African American legislator and activist Shirley Chisholm.

"This book provides young readers with a brief glimpse into the life of African American educator, newspaper publisher, and civil rights activist, Charlotta Bass"--OCLC.

A brief biography of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, who helped organize the March on Washington in 1963.