Black Americans of achievement

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Tiger Woods

1999
Examines the life and golf career of the young man who racked up numerous tournament victories and became celebrated in the media.

Clarence Thomas

1995
A biography of Judge Thomas, with a focus on his controversial confirmation for a seat on the Supreme Court.

Chester Himes

1988
A biography of the African American novelist renowned for his series of detective stories.

Tyra Banks

2000
A biography of the fashion model, who has also become involved in acting and community service activities.

Chris Rock

2000
A biography of the popular comedian, known for his stand-up routines and for his role on the late-night television program, "Saturday Night Live.".

Denmark Vesey

1990
A biography of the African-American freedom fighter whose planned slave revolt in 1822, while never materializing, caused South Carolina to pass severe laws restricting the education, movement, and occupation of free blacks and slaves.

Bill Russell

1991
A biography of the outstanding basketball player who joined the Boston Celtics in the 1956-1957 season and led the team to eleven NBA championships in the thirteen years he played.

Barbara Jordan

politician
1991
Examines the life and career of the African-American woman from Texas who became a prominent political figure.

Mary McLeod Bethune

1989
Traces the life and achievements of the educator who fought bigotry and racial injustice and sought equality for African-Americans in the areas of education and political rights.

Thurgood Marshall

1990
Examines the life of the first black man to be appointed an associate justice of the highest court in the country.

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