Journey to freedom : the African American library

A biography of African-American concert singer Marian Anderson, discussing her happy childhood in Philadelphia, her early involvement with music, her attempts to perfect her art, her European success, the discrimination she encountered in the U.S., and the impact of her fame on racism.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Rosa Parks, as well as her impact on the civil rights movement.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Frederick Douglass, as well as his impact on the civil rights movement.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker in the fields of science and architecture, as well as his impact as one of the pioneers in promoting equality.

A brief biography of the legendary boxer, Muhammad Ali, describing his accomplishments as a fighter, as well as his impact on and contributions to society.

A biography of African-American jazz musician Louis Armstrong, discussing his childhood in New Orleans, his lifelong involvement with music, his family and marriages, and his professional career which earned him worldwide fame.

Offers a brief biographical profile of African-American track-and-field Olympian Jesse Owens.

A biography of the man who was born a slave in Missouri and who overcame many hardships before going on to become a college professor known for his accomplishments in the field of agriculture.