Black Americans of achievement

A biography of the African-American musician and "ambassador of jazz" who introduced the world to "bebop.".

Introduces the life and times of the noted jazz musician Charlie Parker.

A biography of the African-American businesswoman whose invention of facial creams and other cosmetics led to great financial success and who, throughout her life, devoted herself to many social and political causes.

A biography of the eighteenth-century African-American tobacco farmer who taught himself mathematics, astronomy, and clockmaking; became famous for his almanacs; and assisted in the original survey of Washington, D.C.

Tells the life story of Toni Morrison, the eighth American and first African American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Traces the life of the movie actor who won an Academy Award in 1964 and became a symbol of the breakthrough of African American performers in motion pictures.

A biography of the famous trumpeter who was one of the first great improvisers in jazz history.

A biography of the African-American astronaut who was part of the ill-fated Challenger space shuttle mission that exploded on take-off in January 1986.

A biography of the African-American poet, playwright, and political activist (formerly Leroi Jones), who was a leading member of the 'Beat Generation.'.

Biography of the African-American singer and dancer who achieved fame in Paris in the 1920s and was awarded the French Legion of Honor for her work during World War II.