The personal story of the former Secretary of State traces her childhood in segregated Alabama, describes the influence of people who shaped her life and pays tribute to her parents' characters and sacrifices.

"A memoir of a black man who was born a citizen of New York, kidnapped and sold as a slave in 1841, and rescued from a cotton plantation in Louisiana in 1853"--

Learn about the life of Harriet Tubman, a woman who escaped enslavement to become a powerful, courageous force for both freedom and equality.

A biography telling the life story of Booker T. Washington, along with his accomplishments toward promoting the education of African Americans. Written in graphic-novel format.

Introduces the life of the African American bicycle racer who won the 1899 World Championship title.

Introduces Terrell Davis, star running back for the Denver Broncos.

Introduces Kobe Bryant, a young player for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.

A biography of the black scientist famed for agricultural research that revolutionized the economy of the South.