Zenith books

Describes the bravery and efficiency of black soldiers in World War I who, despite the practices of discrimination followed by the War Department, fought for the principles of an equality that was denied them.

The six biographies contained in this volume "describe Benjamin Banneker, John Chavis, Paul Cuffe, Jean Baptiste Pointe de Sable, Peter Salem, and Phyllis Wheatley.".

Short biographies of four black leaders whose beliefs and achievements are important in the history of black Americans.

Relates the deeds and accomplishments of Afro-Americans during and after the Civil War, particularly in the Army and in the Congress.

Relates the deeds and accomplishments of Afro-Americans during and after the Civil War, particularly in the Army and in the Congress.