Finlayson, Reggie

Traces the life and career of the Army general who became the country's first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1989.

Presents a brief biography of Nelson Mandela, civil rights leader and first African-American president of South Africa, describing his childhood, his education, and the legacy of his accomplishments. Includes photographs.

A biography covering the childhood and military and political careers of General Colin Powell.

Describes the childhood, political activities, imprisonment, family, and presidency of Nelson Mandela.

Uses the words of spirituals and other music of the time to frame a discussion of the civil rights movement in the United States, focusing on specific people, incidents, and court cases.