Profiles the life and career of Colin Powell who became the first African-American to serve as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and then later as the Secretary of State under George W. Bush.
Presents a brief biography of civil rights leader Robert Parris Moses, providing information on his childhood in Depression-era Harlem, his work on the Algebra Project, his accomplishments, and his legacy.
Contains a brief biography of author, folklorist, and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston, describing her childhood, her achievements, and her legacy. Includes time line.
Examines the life of African-American intellectual Cornel West, describing his childhood and education, and discussing his career as a college professor, his interest in music, and his efforts to support African-Americans and work toward better race relations.
Presents a biography of twentieth-century African-American contemporary novelist, Toni Morrison, and describes her childhood in Ohio, education, and career as a successful author.
Examines the life and career of the Baptist minister who supported the use of nonviolent resistance to discrimination and describes his involvement in many important events in the civil rights movement.
Presents a brief biography of civil rights leader Robert Parris Moses, providing information on his childhood in Depression-era Harlem, his work on the Algebra Project, his accomplishments, and his legacy.
Traces the life and achievements of the twentieth-century African American novelist, who earned a reputation for his outspoken criticism of racial discrimination.
