Journey to freedom

Brown v. Board of Education provides a historical overview of the case that desegregated public education in the United States.

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.

Profiles the life and accomplishments of Frederick Douglass, discussing his influence on the civil rights movement.

This book explores the life and career of Louis Armstrong, the renowned trumpeter and bandleader of the jazz era.

Retells the life of Harriet Ross Tubman, the abolitionist and hero of the Underground Railroad, focusing on her efforts to help escaped slaves to freedom during the Civil War and her later work as a suffragist.

Profiles the life and accomplishments of Rosa Parks, discussing her refusal to give up her seat on a bus to a white person and the impact of her actions on the civil rights movement.

Discusses the reasons for Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and its impact on the institution of slavery and on the course of the Civil War.

Profiles the life and achievements of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and includes a timeline, a glossary, and related resources.

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.

Provides details and an honest potrayal of the first female African-American millionaire, Madame C.J. Walker.