Since 1619, when Africans first came ashore in the swampy Chesapeake region of Virginia, there have been many individuals whose achievements and strength of character in the face of monumental hardships have called attention to the genius of the African American people. 100 GREATEST AFRICAN AMERICANS attempts to distill from many wonderful possibilities the 100 most outstanding examples of African ...

Manufacturer: Prometheus Books
Written By: Molefi Kete Asante

Manufacturer: Grolier Academic Reference

Manufacturer: Grolier Academic Reference
Written By: Angela Royston

Manufacturer: Editions Jean-Pierre Leger
Written By: Jean-Pierre Leger

Manufacturer: Bluewood Books
Written By: Bill Yenne

Manufacturer: Putnam
Written By: Donald B Robinson

This photo-filled celebration of extraordinary 20th-century women highlights women's contributions in politics, child care, science, education, athletics, literature, entertainment, art, and more. 200+ photos. **Barbara Walters is hosting a 90-minute TV special based on " Ladies' Home Journal's" list of the 20th-century's most important women on Friday, April 30, 1999, at 9:30 PM, Eastern Daylight ...

Manufacturer: Meredith Books
Written By: Kevin Markey

With the aid of women's studies professors from leading U.S. colleges and universities, Felder has ranked 100 social reformers, women's rights activists, scientists, educators, labor leaders, politicians, rulers, religious leaders, artists, performers, and sports figures who have inspired and changed the world. Profiles include Marie Curie, Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman, Lucille Ball, Simone de ...

Manufacturer: Citadel
Written By: Deborah G. Felder

Manufacturer: La Gran Enciclopediz
Written By: Celia Lopez Sainz

Manufacturer: Bluewood Books
Written By: Gail Meyer Rolka