Great African Americans

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Entertainment

African Americans have contributed greatly to entertainment in the United States. The African American influence can be seen, heard, and experienced in the music, theater, television, books, and movies of the United States.
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Sports

Examines the experiences, events, and accomplishments of African American athletes. Includes access to additional content online.

Garrett Morgan

Presents a biography of African American inventor Garrett Morgan, covering his childhood, his adult years, and some of his most well-known inventions. Includes a glossary, a list of additional resources, and critical thinking questions using the Common Core.

Garrett Morgan

Presents a biography of African American inventor Garrett Morgan, covering his childhood, his adult years, and some of his most well-known inventions. Includes a glossary, a list of additional resources, and critical thinking questions using the Common Core.

Sports

African American history
2012

Military

2012
From the Revolutionary War to the War on Terrorism, African Americans have a long history of military service in the United States. Many have performed heroic acts while fighting for their country.

Mary McLeod Bethune

a great teacher
2001
Traces the life and achievements of the African-American educator who fought bigotry and racial injustice and sought equality for Blacks in the areas of education and political rights.

Marian Anderson

a great singer
2001
Tells the story of the African-American singer who struggled against prejudice to become one of the great opera performers of the century.

Madam C.J. Walker

self-made millionaire
2001
Describes the life of the African-American laundress who founded a cosmetics company and became the first female self-made millionaire in the United States.

Langston Hughes

great American poet
2002
Simple text and illustrations describe the life of Langston Hughes, the Harlem poet whose work gave voice to the joy and pain of the African-American experience.

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