The Best Book Of Black Biographies

Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Gallopade International
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780635117991

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The Best Book of Black Biographies by Carole Marsh Pdf

Using failures as the stepping stones to success. Lives lived with pizzazz! Perseverance in spite of all the obstacles. Each bio proves to young readers that you, too, “can do!” This educational book tells about how other people had to live their lives, how they chose to live their lives, and how everything you learn and do becomes a part of you that can often go on and do great things in spite of (and often because of) a hard life, poverty, discrimination, handicaps, and other negative things that only you can turn to a positive! This fascinating 35-page reproducible book also includes quotes, black history trail, noted black Americans, black servicemen, black lifesavers of the Outer Banks, and black heroes of September 11th. A few of the biographies include: Chief Anderson James A. McPherson Lorraine Hansberry Ray Charles Jesse Owens Nat King Cole Harriet Tubman Thurgood Marshall Leontyne Price Ethel Waters Quotes: “Inspirational-Kudos to Ms. Marsh for celebrating the diversity of talent in the black community.” Mary Pride “My students were just blown away by these bios! They really began to understand that people aren't born successful-they make themselves that way, and it doesn't happen overnight!

Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Gallopade International
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0635015781

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The Best Book of Black Biographies by Carole Marsh Pdf

Offers brief profiles of notable African Americans, including Crispus Attucks, Ralph Ellison, Martin Luther King, Jr., Alice Walker, and Ray Charles.

Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Turtleback
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0613730321

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Best Book of Black Biographies by Carole Marsh Pdf

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Author : Zora Neale Hurston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1937
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0800074149

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Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Pdf

Author : John Kruth
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781480354937

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Rhapsody in Black by John Kruth Pdf

RHAPSODY IN BLACK: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF ROY ORBISON

Author : Glenda Armand
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781648764462

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Black Leaders in the Civil Rights Movement by Glenda Armand Pdf

Incredible stories of Black civil rights leaders for kids ages 8 to 12 The Civil Rights Movement was an organized effort by Black Americans to claim the fundamental rights that the U.S. government had denied them—even long after slavery had ended. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 civil rights leaders and the extraordinary things they accomplished in the face of huge challenges. See how these men and women bravely stood up for what's right and laid the foundation for future generations to live more freely and equally. This standout among Black history books for kids illustrates how these civil rights leaders: Helped end segregation—Learn how Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks helped to end unfair treatment in public transportation and beyond. Protested peacefully—Find out how James Meredith and Martin Luther King Jr. organized marches, boycotts, and sit-ins to demand equality. Used their voices—Discover how Fannie Lou Hamer and Malcolm X spoke out against racism and created lasting change. Introduce kids to the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement with these powerful biographies.

Author : Molefi Kete Asante
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781615924233

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100 Greatest African Americans by Molefi Kete Asante Pdf

Since 1619, when Africans first came ashore in the swampy Chesapeake region of Virginia, there have been many individuals whose achievements or strength of character in the face of monumental hardships have called attention to the genius of the African American people. This book attempts to distill from many wonderful possibilities the 100 most outstanding examples of greatness. Pioneering scholar of African American Studies Molefi Kete Asante has used four criteria in his selection: the individual''s significance in the general progress of African Americans toward full equality in the American social and political system; self-sacrifice and the demonstration of risk for the collective good; unusual will and determination in the face of the greatest danger or against the most stubborn odds; and personal achievement that reveals the best qualities of the African American people. In adopting these criteria Professor Asante has sought to steer away from the usual standards of popular culture, which often elevates the most popular, the wealthiest, or the most photogenic to the cult of celebrity. The individuals in this book - examples of lasting greatness as opposed to the ephemeral glare of celebrity fame - come from four centuries of African American history. Each entry includes brief biographical information, relevant dates, an assessment of the individual''s place in African American history with particular reference to a historical timeline, and a discussion of his or her unique impact on American society. Numerous pictures and illustrations will accompany the articles. This superb reference work will complement any library and be of special interest to students and scholars of American and African American history.

Author : David Leeming
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781628724691

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James Baldwin by David Leeming Pdf

James Baldwin was one of the great writers of the last century. In works that have become part of the American canon—Go Tell It on a Mountain, Giovanni’s Room, Another Country, The Fire Next Time, and The Evidence of Things Not Seen—he explored issues of race and racism in America, class distinction, and sexual difference. A gay, African American writer who was born in Harlem, he found the freedom to express himself living in exile in Paris. When he returned to America to cover the Civil Rights movement, he became an activist and controversial spokesman for the movement, writing books that became bestsellers and made him a celebrity, landing him on the cover of Time. In this biography, which Library Journal called “indispensable,” David Leeming creates an intimate portrait of a complex, troubled, driven, and brilliant man. He plumbs every aspect of Baldwin’s life: his relationships with the unknown and the famous, including painter Beauford Delaney, Richard Wright, Lorraine Hansberry, Marlon Brando, Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, and childhood friend Richard Avedon; his expatriate years in France and Turkey; his gift for compassion and love; the public pressures that overwhelmed his quest for happiness, and his passionate battle for black identity, racial justice, and to “end the racial nightmare and achieve our country.” Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Arcade, Good Books, Sports Publishing, and Yucca imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs. Our list includes biographies on well-known historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, Nelson Mandela, and Alexander Graham Bell, as well as villains from history, such as Heinrich Himmler, John Wayne Gacy, and O. J. Simpson. We have also published survivor stories of World War II, memoirs about overcoming adversity, first-hand tales of adventure, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Chrisanne Beckner
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1995-11-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781728264905

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100 African Americans Who Shaped American History by Chrisanne Beckner Pdf

Amazing stories of 100 Black Americans who everyone should know—for kids eight and up Engaging and packed with facts, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History is the perfect Black history book for kids! This biography book for kids features 100 easy-to-read one-page biographies: Find out how these Black Americans changed the course of history! Illustrated portraits: Each biography includes an illustration to help bring history to life! A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources! Discover artists, activists, icons, and legends throughout American history! 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History introduces kids of all ages to some of the most influential Black Americans from the very beginning of the country all the way up to present day. Learn all about the incredible lives and lasting legacies of figures like Harriet Tubman, Duke Ellington, Malcolm X, Mae Jemison, and many more!

Author : Roger K. Newman
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015032228515

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Hugo Black by Roger K. Newman Pdf

The extraordinary story of a man who bestrode his era like a colossus, Hugo Black is the first and only comprehensive biography of the Supreme Court Justice of thirty four years, (1886-1971). Once a member of the Ku Klux Klan, Black became one of the most celebrated and important civil libertarians in the history of the United States and the chief twentieth-century proponent of the First Amendment. Newman presents us with the long odyssey of Hugo Black, capturing the man as he wasa brilliant trial lawyer, the investigating senator called by one reporter a walking encyclopedia with a Southern accent, and the wily politician and astute justice who led the redirection of American law toward the protection of the individual.

Author : Renée Watson
Publisher : Dragonfly Books
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780593380055

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Harlem's Little Blackbird by Renée Watson Pdf

From Caldecott Honor winner Christian Robinson and acclaimed author Renee Watson, comes the inspiring true story of Florence Mills. Born to parents who were both former slaves, Florence Mills knew at an early age that she loved to sing, and that her sweet, bird-like voice, resonated with those who heard her. Performing catapulted her all the way to the stages of 1920s Broadway where she inspired everyone from songwriters to playwrights. Yet with all her success, she knew firsthand how prejudice shaped her world and the world of those around her. As a result, Florence chose to support and promote works by her fellow black performers while heralding a call for their civil rights. Featuring a moving text and colorful illustrations, Harlem's Little Blackbird is a timeless story about justice, equality, and the importance of following one's heart and dreams. A CARTER G. WOODSON ELEMENTARY HONOR BOOK (awarded by the National Council for the Social Studies, 2013)

Author : Donna Brown Agins
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781464611476

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Maya Angelou by Donna Brown Agins Pdf

From the child raised by her grandmother in a small village in Arkansas to the writer known as National Treasure, Angelou has lived a remarkable life. She rose from pain and poverty to achieve success as a dancer, an actress, a teacher and an award-winning author. Readers of Donna Brown Agins's compelling new profile will understand and appreciate why Angelou is one of the best-loved and most fascinating American writers.

Author : Alicia D. Williams
Publisher : Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534419131

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Jump at the Sun by Alicia D. Williams Pdf

From the Newbery Honor–winning author of Genesis Begins Again comes a shimmering picture book that shines the light on Zora Neale Hurston, the extraordinary writer and storycatcher extraordinaire who changed the face of American literature. Zora was a girl who hankered for tales like bees for honey. Now, her mama always told her that if she wanted something, “to jump at de sun”, because even though you might not land quite that high, at least you’d get off the ground. So Zora jumped from place to place, from the porch of the general store where she listened to folktales, to Howard University, to Harlem. And everywhere she jumped, she shined sunlight on the tales most people hadn’t been bothered to listen to until Zora. The tales no one had written down until Zora. Tales on a whole culture of literature overlooked…until Zora. Until Zora jumped.

Author : Victor H. Green
Publisher : Colchis Books
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-23
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Negro Motorist Green Book by Victor H. Green Pdf

The Negro Motorist Green Book was a groundbreaking guide that provided African American travelers with crucial information on safe places to stay, eat, and visit during the era of segregation in the United States. This essential resource, originally published from 1936 to 1966, offered a lifeline to black motorists navigating a deeply divided nation, helping them avoid the dangers and indignities of racism on the road. More than just a travel guide, The Negro Motorist Green Book stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and resistance in the face of oppression, offering a poignant glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience in the 20th century.

Author : Barbara Ransby
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780807827789

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Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement by Barbara Ransby Pdf

A stirring new portrait of one of the most important black leaders of the twentieth century introduces readers to the fiery woman who inspired generations of activists. (Social Science)