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"Explains what events led Martin Luther King, Jr., to develop his famous speech, 'I Have a Dream.' Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary,a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index."--Publisher.
9) Rosa Parks
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Series
Pub. Date
[2000]
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English
Description
Examines the life and accomplishments of Rosa Parks, as well as her impact on the civil rights movement.
10) Muhammad Ali
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Series
Pub. Date
[2001]
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English
Description
A brief biography of the legendary boxer, Muhammad Ali, describing his accomplishments as a fighter, as well as his impact on and contributions to society.
13) Sojourner Truth
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Pub. Date
2000.
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English
Description
A biography of the former slave who dedicated her life to achieving equal rights for women and blacks.
16) Maya Angelou
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Series
Pub. Date
[1999]
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English
Description
Examines the life and accomplishments of the African American writer, performer, and teacher, as well as her impact on literature and black culture.
17) Condoleezza Rice
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Pub. Date
[2009]
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English
Description
As an influential leader in U.S. politics, Condoleezza Rice became one of the foremost authorities on the Soviet Union during the Cold War and served in advisory roles for two presidents. Her intelligence and drive led her to one of the highest-ranking jobs in the White House, secretary of state. Celebrate Black History Month all year long! Our highly acclaimed Journey to Freedom series provides comprehensive information on African Americans who have...
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2005
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English
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Nicknamed the Prince of Darkness, jazz trumpeter and bandleader Miles Davis was one of the brightest lights in the jazz world. Miles Davis: Jazz Master introduces readers to this talented but troubled jazz visionary and his music. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American Library provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans...
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