Black Americans of achievement

Describes the life and career of the award-winning singer and actress, now famous for her role in the television show "Touched by an Angel.".

Biography of Romare Bearden who used collages and paintings to express the African-American experience.

A biography of the black American actor whose films include "White Men Can't Jump," "Demolition Man," and "Waiting to Exhale.".

A biography of actor/dancer Gregory Hines, tracing his career from childhood when he tap danced with his father and brother, through 1992 when he won the Tony Award for best actor in the Broadway musical "Jelly's Last Jam.".

A photo-filled chronicle of the life and career of African-American actress Angela Bassett, including her childhood in Florida, her education at Yale University, and her success in such films as "What's Love Got to Do with It?" and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back.".

Examines the life and career of the African-American activist.