Black Americans of Achievement
4 total works
A biography of the Afro-American musician and ambassador of jazz who introduced the world to bebop..
Examines the life and work of the author of The Color Purple and other works which focus on the lives of black women.
- 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