Coretta Scott King, widow of Martin Luther King, Jr., has spent most of her life working for civil rights. When her husband was assassinated she continued his legacy by founding the King Center.
Examines the life and achievements of Maya Angelou, discussing her childhood, the abuse she suffered from her stepfather, and her love of reading which led to her success as a poet, memorist, actress,and speaker on behalf of civil rights.
Presents a biography of civil rights pioneer Ella Baker, and traces her life and involvement with the NAACP and Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee as well as her strong stand on universal justice and equality.
Profiles Coretta Scott King, whose efforts in carrying on her husband's civil rights work led her to establish the Coretta Scott King Award, which celebrates African-American writers and illustrators.
A biography of Ida B. Wells-Barnett, a former slave who became a journalist dedicated to equal rights, and who fought especially for women's right to vote and an end to lynching.
Presents a biography of former slave Ida B. Wells describing her childhood, education, career as a journalist, and work as a civil rights activist. Includes photographs and a timeline.
Examines the life and achievements of Coretta Scott King, discussing her childhood in rural Alabama, education, marriage to preacher and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., and her determination to carry on his legacy after his assassination.
Chronicles the life of African-American author Maya Angelou, describing her childhood in segregated Arkansas, her struggles to support herself and her son, her experiences in Ghana, her start as a writer, and her rise to fame; and includes a bibliography and annotated further reading list.
