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..

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.