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5) Maya Angelou
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English
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Examines the life and accomplishments of the African American writer, performer, and teacher, as well as her impact on literature and black culture.
8) Colin Powell
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[2000]
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English
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Surveys the life and military accomplishments of Colin Powell, as well as his struggles with racial prejudice.
11) Rosa Parks
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English
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Examines the life and accomplishments of Rosa Parks, as well as her impact on the civil rights movement.
12) Sojourner Truth
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English
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A biography of the former slave who dedicated her life to achieving equal rights for women and blacks.
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English
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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.
16) Muhammad Ali
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English
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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.
20) Ralph Bunche
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English
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Includes bibliographical references and index. A biography of Ralph Bunche, the African-American who won the Nobel peace prize in 1950. Text and photographs depict the tireless fighter for peace and human dignity who rose from modest circumstances to become the foremost mediator and peacekeeper of his time. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American...
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