Presents alphabetized biographical profiles of important contemporary and historic African-Americans in the fields of math, science, and invention. Each entry includes a further reading list.

Profiles of thirteen African American jazz musicians, including Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life of the Harlem poet whose work gave voice to the joy and pain of the black experience in America.

Profiles notable African Americans in the field of literature, including Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, and Mildred Taylor.

Contains thirteen biographies of African Americans who have made outstanding contributions to the fields of government, politics, and diplomacy.

Traces the life of the Harlem Renaissance writer and folklorist, who worked to preserve the rich storytelling tradition of African-Americans in the South.

Examines the lives of more than ten African American men and women, including Oprah Winfrey, Don Cornelius, and Naomi Sims, with the obstacles they each overcame.

Presents biographies of thirteen African Americans, including Edwin Moses, George Foreman, Debi Thomas, and Florence Griffith Joyner, who have won medals at the Olympics.