Dizzy Gillespie

by Tony Gentry

Published 1 December 1991
A biography of the Afro-American musician and ambassador of jazz who introduced the world to bebop..

Alice Walker

by Tony Gentry

Published 30 August 1991
Examines the life and work of the author of The Color Purple and other works which focus on the lives of black women.

Jesse Owens

by Tony Gentry

Published 1 December 1990
- Each book focuses on the contribution made by the figure and his or her influence on later generations - In Their Own Words boxes feature quotes from the subject - Did you Know? boxes highlight short pieces of little-known information about the person - The final chapter in each book delves into the legacy of the leader's thoughts and deeds for the new generations of Black Americans

Paul Laurence Dunbar

by Tony Gentry

Published 1 September 1988
Examines the life of the poet and novelist who battled racism and accepted the challenge of depicting the black experience in America.