And Not Afraid To Dare: The Stories of Ten African-American Women

The ten women in this book are just a few of the African Americans who have made exceptional contributions to American life. Refusing to bow to social and political restrictions, they triumphed over racism and sexism to fulfill their aspirations and realize their dreams.

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Wake Up Our Souls: A Celebration of Black American Artists

Wake Up Our Souls explores the lives and creations of a select number of esteemed black men and women who are part of the American art scene yesterday and today. Some of the artists are discussed in detail, while spotlights on others help round out the story. In all, more than thirty artists and their works are celebrated within these pages . . .

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American Patriots: The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm

This award-winning bestseller, now adapted for young readers [by Tonya Bolden], captures one of the greatest untold stories in American history. Inspired by her own family history, Gail Buckley, daughter of revered singer/actress Lena Horne, interviewed hundreds of veterans of every war since World War I to bring to life her vibrant chronicle of America’s black military heroes, from Crispus Attucks to Colin Powell.

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33 Things Every Girl Should Know About Women’s History

SURE, THERE’S LOTS OF STUFF OUT THERE ABOUT EMPOWERING GIRLS, but how’s a girl supposed to know where to start if she wants to empower herself? Well, one perfect place is at the very beginning: with history, or “herstory,” depending on who you ask . . .

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Rites of Passage: Stories About Growing Up by Black Writers From Around the World

Rites of Passage by Tonya Bolden presents a rich assortment of 17 short stories by black writers from around the world sharing what is was like growing up.

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Chaka! Through the Fire

” . . . the private side of Chaka, the story of what fame and fortune have cost her – and taught her – hasn’t been told before. In Chaka! Through the Fire, Chaka Khan gives us the whole story of the woman behind the diva and reveals her high and low points.”

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The Book of African-American Women: 150 Crusaders, Creators, and Uplifters

Right from the beginning, women of African descent have played an important and noteworthy role in the American experience. The Book of African-American Women explores the trials and tribulations, but most of all the accomplishments, of 150 women.

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