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6) Nat Turner
Author
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the slave and preacher who, believing that God wanted him to free the slaves, led a major revolt in 1831.
7) Paul Robeson
Author
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the black man who became both a famous singer and a controversial figure in world politics.
9) Scott Joplin
Author
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of the well-known ragtime pianist and composer who wrote over 500 pieces of music, including a ballet and two operas.
10) Sojourner Truth
Author
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of the former slave who could neither read nor write, yet earned a reputation as one of the most articulate and outspoken antislavery and women's rights activists in the United States.
13) Malcolm X
Author
Pub. Date
[1989]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the Black Muslim who became a leader of a movement to unite black people throughout the world.
15) Richard Wright
Author
Pub. Date
[1989]
Language
English
Description
Traces the life and achievements of the Black American novelist.
16) W.E.B. DuBois
Author
Pub. Date
[1989]
Language
English
Description
Examines the life of the black scholar and leader who devoted himself to gaining equality for his people.
18) Jesse Owens
Author
Pub. Date
[1990]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the track and field star who won three gold medals in the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.
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