Black Americans of achievement

Examines the life and achievements of Dana Owens, better known as Queen Latifah, discussing her accomplishments as a singer, actor, writer, and talk show host.

A biography of the actress who won a Golden Globe Award in 2000 for her leading role in the television movie "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge.".

Discusses the life and career of the actor who won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in the movie "Jerry Maguire.".

Discusses the life and achievements of the civil rights leader who served as secretary of the NAACP from 1931 until his death.

Describes the life of the African-American leader who rose from slavery to become a minister, founded the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and participated in the first National Negro Convention.

Examines the life of the African-American scholar and leader who devoted himself to gaining equality for his people.

A biography of the Black Muslim who became a leader of a movement to unite black people throughout the world.

A biography of the civil rights activist who organized the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, which acted as a labor union for Pullman car porters.

Follows the life of the African American politician who rose to great power in the House of Representatives during the post-Depression era and became an influential leader.