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Brief biographies of five talented African artists, discussing their backgrounds and culture and their contributions to the world of art, music, and dance.

Describes the life and career of the noted New York Knicks basketball player, from his childhood to the present.

A young black South African boy describes his feelings about his father's return from working in the city.

Jafta describes some of his everyday feelings by comparing his actions to those of various African animals.

Biography of Oscar Peterson, the most recorded pianist of any music genre, examining his early life and what led him to the jazz music scene.

Examines the life and achivements of Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley, discussing his childhood, career, influences, death, and reputation.

Taken from Africa to a foster home in London after his family is killed by an enemy tribe, Kaninda discovers the meaning of hate and the value of not hating.

A biography of Mamphela Ramphele, a woman who, as a medical doctor, teacher, anthropologist, and advisor to the Mandela government, challenged the racial and gender-based inequities in South Africa.

The son of a Jewish father and black mother, high school senior Zack has never been allowed to meet his mother's family, but after doing a research project on a former slave, he travels from his home in Canada to Natchez, Mississippi to find his grandfather.

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