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Unsung Heroes of Black History

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Take a deeper dive into Black history by honoring the unsung heroes whose lives and achievements transformed the world.

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Alone Atop the Hill

Alone Atop the Hill

The Autobiography of Alice Dunnigan, Pioneer of the National Black Press

by Dunnigan, Alice Allison

Book - 2015

A moving, reflective memoir following Alice Dunnigan through her early life and into her hard-won career as a White House reporter. A moving, reflective memoir following Alice Dunnigan through her early life and into her hard-won career as a White House reporter. Show less

A moving, reflective memoir following Alice Dunnigan through her early life and into her hard-won career as a White House reporter. A moving, reflective memoir following Alice Dunnigan through her early life and into her hard-won career as a White House reporter. Show less

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Unbowed

Unbowed

A Memoir

by Maathai, Wangari

Book - 2006

Wangari Maathai, winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, details her life as a feminist, political activist, and environmentalist in Kenya with honesty, humility, and heart. Wangari Maathai, winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, details her life as a feminist, political activist, and environmentalist in Kenya with honesty, humility, and heart. Show less

Wangari Maathai, winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, details her life as a feminist, political activist, and environmentalist in Kenya with honesty, humility, and heart. Wangari Maathai, winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, details her life as a feminist, political activist, and environmentalist in Kenya with honesty, humility, and heart. Show less

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Matthew Henson

Matthew Henson

Co-discoverer of the North Pole

by Litwin, Laura Baskes

Book - 2001

A captivating look at how Henson's bravery, survival skills, and cooperation with the Indigenous peoples in the arctic led to him raising the American flag at the North Pole. A captivating look at how Henson's bravery, survival skills, and cooperation with the Indigenous peoples in the arctic led to him raising the American flag at the North Pole. Show less

A captivating look at how Henson's bravery, survival skills, and cooperation with the Indigenous peoples in the arctic led to him raising the American flag at the North Pole. A captivating look at how Henson's bravery, survival skills, and cooperation with the Indigenous peoples in the arctic led to him raising the American flag at the North Pole. Show less

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Invisible

Invisible

The Forgotten Story of the Black Woman Lawyer Who Took Down America's Most Powerful Mobster

by Carter, Stephen L.

Book - 2018

Stephen L. Carter details the fascinating life story of his grandmother Eunice Carter, a Black lawyer who devised the strategy that sent the mafia leader Lucky Luciano to prison. Stephen L. Carter details the fascinating life story of his grandmother Eunice Carter, a Black lawyer who devised the strategy that sent the mafia leader Lucky Luciano to prison. Show less

Stephen L. Carter details the fascinating life story of his grandmother Eunice Carter, a Black lawyer who devised the strategy that sent the mafia leader Lucky Luciano to prison. Stephen L. Carter details the fascinating life story of his grandmother Eunice Carter, a Black lawyer who devised the strategy that sent the mafia leader Lucky Luciano to prison. Show less

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Eye on the Struggle

Eye on the Struggle

Ethel Payne, the First Lady of the Black Press

by Morris, James McGrath

Book - 2015

This richly detailed, engaging biography describes the life and career of Ethel Payne, a pioneering journalist who covered the civil rights movement for the Chicago Defender. This richly detailed, engaging biography describes the life and career of Ethel Payne, a pioneering journalist who covered the civil rights movement for the Chicago Defender. Show less

This richly detailed, engaging biography describes the life and career of Ethel Payne, a pioneering journalist who covered the civil rights movement for the Chicago Defender. This richly detailed, engaging biography describes the life and career of Ethel Payne, a pioneering journalist who covered the civil rights movement for the Chicago Defender. Show less

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Be Free or Die

Be Free or Die

The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls' Escape From Slavery to Union Hero

by Lineberry, Cate

Book - 2017

Succinct and inspiring prose tell the fascinating story of Robert Smalls, a slave who commandeered a ship and sailed it to freedom in Union-occupied waters. Succinct and inspiring prose tell the fascinating story of Robert Smalls, a slave who commandeered a ship and sailed it to freedom in Union-occupied waters. Show less

Succinct and inspiring prose tell the fascinating story of Robert Smalls, a slave who commandeered a ship and sailed it to freedom in Union-occupied waters. Succinct and inspiring prose tell the fascinating story of Robert Smalls, a slave who commandeered a ship and sailed it to freedom in Union-occupied waters. Show less

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Daisy Bates

Daisy Bates

Civil Rights Crusader

by Polakow, Amy

Book - 2003

A respectful, compelling biography of Daisy Bates, the civil rights activist who led the fight to integrate schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, during the 1950s. A respectful, compelling biography of Daisy Bates, the civil rights activist who led the fight to integrate schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, during the 1950s. Show less

A respectful, compelling biography of Daisy Bates, the civil rights activist who led the fight to integrate schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, during the 1950s. A respectful, compelling biography of Daisy Bates, the civil rights activist who led the fight to integrate schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, during the 1950s. Show less

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I Must Resist

I Must Resist

Bayard Rustin's Life in Letters

by Rustin, Bayard

Book - 2012

This collection of over 150 of Bayard Rustin's letters provides direct access to the strategical thinking and tactical planning that led to the 1963 March on Washington. This collection of over 150 of Bayard Rustin's letters provides direct access to the strategical thinking and tactical planning that led to the 1963 March on Washington. Show less

This collection of over 150 of Bayard Rustin's letters provides direct access to the strategical thinking and tactical planning that led to the 1963 March on Washington. This collection of over 150 of Bayard Rustin's letters provides direct access to the strategical thinking and tactical planning that led to the 1963 March on Washington. Show less

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Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm

The Last Interview and Other Conversations

by Chisholm, Shirley

Book - 2021

Told through a set of interviews, this is a compelling look at the fearless and brilliant Shirley Chisholm who became the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. Told through a set of interviews, this is a compelling look at the fearless and brilliant Shirley Chisholm who became the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. Show less

Told through a set of interviews, this is a compelling look at the fearless and brilliant Shirley Chisholm who became the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. Told through a set of interviews, this is a compelling look at the fearless and brilliant Shirley Chisholm who became the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. Show less

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Maggie L. Walker

Maggie L. Walker

Pioneering Banker and Community Leader

by Ransom, Candice F.

Book - 2009

A well-researched look at the life and career of Maggie L. Walker who founded the first bank specifically for African Americans. A well-researched look at the life and career of Maggie L. Walker who founded the first bank specifically for African Americans. Show less

A well-researched look at the life and career of Maggie L. Walker who founded the first bank specifically for African Americans. A well-researched look at the life and career of Maggie L. Walker who founded the first bank specifically for African Americans. Show less

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A Mission From God

A Mission From God

A Memoir and Challenge for America

by Meredith, James

Book - 2012

In this candid and thought-provoking memoir, James Meredith discusses why he fought to integrate the University of Mississippi and lead the March Against Fear in 1966. In this candid and thought-provoking memoir, James Meredith discusses why he fought to integrate the University of Mississippi and lead the March Against Fear in 1966. Show less

In this candid and thought-provoking memoir, James Meredith discusses why he fought to integrate the University of Mississippi and lead the March Against Fear in 1966. In this candid and thought-provoking memoir, James Meredith discusses why he fought to integrate the University of Mississippi and lead the March Against Fear in 1966. Show less

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Phillis Wheatley

Phillis Wheatley

Biography of A Genius in Bondage

by Carretta, Vincent

Book - 2011

A thorough, scholarly look at the life of Phillis Wheatley who became the first person of African heritage, and only the second woman, to publish a book in the United States. A thorough, scholarly look at the life of Phillis Wheatley who became the first person of African heritage, and only the second woman, to publish a book in the United States. Show less

A thorough, scholarly look at the life of Phillis Wheatley who became the first person of African heritage, and only the second woman, to publish a book in the United States. A thorough, scholarly look at the life of Phillis Wheatley who became the first person of African heritage, and only the second woman, to publish a book in the United States. Show less

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Lighting the Fires of Freedom

Lighting the Fires of Freedom

African American Women in the Civil Rights Movement

by Bell, Janet Dewart

Book - 2018

Based on deeply personal and candid oral histories, this is a groundbreaking collection celebrating the lesser-known leadership of African American women in the 20th-century fight for civil rights. Based on deeply personal and candid oral histories, this is a groundbreaking collection celebrating the lesser-known leadership of African American women in the 20th-century fight for civil rights. Show less

Based on deeply personal and candid oral histories, this is a groundbreaking collection celebrating the lesser-known leadership of African American women in the 20th-century fight for civil rights. Based on deeply personal and candid oral histories, this is a groundbreaking collection celebrating the lesser-known leadership of African American women in the 20th-century fight for civil rights. Show less

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Walking With the Wind

Walking With the Wind

A Memoir of the Movement

by Lewis, John

Book - 2015

In this atmospheric, absorbing, passionate memoir, Congressman John Lewis looks back on his life from his childhood in Alabama to his vital role in the civil rights movement. In this atmospheric, absorbing, passionate memoir, Congressman John Lewis looks back on his life from his childhood in Alabama to his vital role in the civil rights movement. Show less

In this atmospheric, absorbing, passionate memoir, Congressman John Lewis looks back on his life from his childhood in Alabama to his vital role in the civil rights movement. In this atmospheric, absorbing, passionate memoir, Congressman John Lewis looks back on his life from his childhood in Alabama to his vital role in the civil rights movement. Show less

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Looking for Lorraine

Looking for Lorraine

The Radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry

by Perry, Imani

Book - 2018

A concise and inspiring exploration of the art and life of playwright Lorraine Hansberry. A concise and inspiring exploration of the art and life of playwright Lorraine Hansberry. Show less

A concise and inspiring exploration of the art and life of playwright Lorraine Hansberry. A concise and inspiring exploration of the art and life of playwright Lorraine Hansberry. Show less

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Stormy Weather

Stormy Weather

The Life of Lena Horne

by Gavin, James

Book - 2009

Incisive and vividly realized, this is a fascinating profile of a barrier-breaking African American performer. Incisive and vividly realized, this is a fascinating profile of a barrier-breaking African American performer. Show less

Incisive and vividly realized, this is a fascinating profile of a barrier-breaking African American performer. Incisive and vividly realized, this is a fascinating profile of a barrier-breaking African American performer. Show less

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George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver

A Life

by Vella, Christina

Book - 2015

An in-depth and engaging look at the life of George Washington Carver, a renowned scientist and inventor. An in-depth and engaging look at the life of George Washington Carver, a renowned scientist and inventor. Show less

An in-depth and engaging look at the life of George Washington Carver, a renowned scientist and inventor. An in-depth and engaging look at the life of George Washington Carver, a renowned scientist and inventor. Show less

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Tigerbelle

Tigerbelle

The Wyomia Tyus Story

by Tyus, Wyomia

Book - 2018

This timely autobiography tells the remarkable and inspiring story of Wyomia Tyus's record-breaking Olympic victories and her continued efforts towards equality for African Americans and women. This timely autobiography tells the remarkable and inspiring story of Wyomia Tyus's record-breaking Olympic victories and her continued efforts towards equality for African Americans and women. Show less

This timely autobiography tells the remarkable and inspiring story of Wyomia Tyus's record-breaking Olympic victories and her continued efforts towards equality for African Americans and women. This timely autobiography tells the remarkable and inspiring story of Wyomia Tyus's record-breaking Olympic victories and her continued efforts towards equality for African Americans and women. Show less

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Queen of Bebop

Queen of Bebop

The Musical Lives of Sarah Vaughan

by Hayes, Elaine M.

Book - 2017

Drawing on interviews with Sarah Vaughan's friends and colleagues, jazz-historian Elaine Hayes paints a lively portrait of a tenacious jazz singer and champion of civil rights. Drawing on interviews with Sarah Vaughan's friends and colleagues, jazz-historian Elaine Hayes paints a lively portrait of a tenacious jazz singer and champion of civil rights. Show less

Drawing on interviews with Sarah Vaughan's friends and colleagues, jazz-historian Elaine Hayes paints a lively portrait of a tenacious jazz singer and champion of civil rights. Drawing on interviews with Sarah Vaughan's friends and colleagues, jazz-historian Elaine Hayes paints a lively portrait of a tenacious jazz singer and champion of civil rights. Show less

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Mighty Justice

Mighty Justice

My Life in Civil Rights

by Roundtree, Dovey Johnson

Book - 2019

An inspiring, beautifully told memoir recounting Dovey Johnson Roundtree's trailblazing life as a civil rights attorney. An inspiring, beautifully told memoir recounting Dovey Johnson Roundtree's trailblazing life as a civil rights attorney. Show less

An inspiring, beautifully told memoir recounting Dovey Johnson Roundtree's trailblazing life as a civil rights attorney. An inspiring, beautifully told memoir recounting Dovey Johnson Roundtree's trailblazing life as a civil rights attorney. Show less

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The New Negro

The New Negro

The Life of Alain Locke

by Stewart, Jeffrey C.

Book - 2018

A detailed, poignant portrait of the life of Alain Locke, a groundbreaking scholar known as the Father of the Harlem Renaissance. A detailed, poignant portrait of the life of Alain Locke, a groundbreaking scholar known as the Father of the Harlem Renaissance. Show less

A detailed, poignant portrait of the life of Alain Locke, a groundbreaking scholar known as the Father of the Harlem Renaissance. A detailed, poignant portrait of the life of Alain Locke, a groundbreaking scholar known as the Father of the Harlem Renaissance. Show less

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Song in A Weary Throat

Song in A Weary Throat

Memoir of An American Pilgrimage

by Murray, Pauli

Book - 2018

Candid and engaging, this is a moving memoir of a pioneering writer, activist, and priest and a founding member of the National Organization for Women. Candid and engaging, this is a moving memoir of a pioneering writer, activist, and priest and a founding member of the National Organization for Women. Show less

Candid and engaging, this is a moving memoir of a pioneering writer, activist, and priest and a founding member of the National Organization for Women. Candid and engaging, this is a moving memoir of a pioneering writer, activist, and priest and a founding member of the National Organization for Women. Show less

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Ida

Ida

A Sword Among Lions : Ida B. Wells and the Campaign Against Lynching

by Giddings, Paula

Book - 2008

A well written, highly detailed look at the life and legacy of Ida B. Wells, a journalist determined to end lynching and a pioneer for civil rights and suffrage. A well written, highly detailed look at the life and legacy of Ida B. Wells, a journalist determined to end lynching and a pioneer for civil rights and suffrage. Show less

A well written, highly detailed look at the life and legacy of Ida B. Wells, a journalist determined to end lynching and a pioneer for civil rights and suffrage. A well written, highly detailed look at the life and legacy of Ida B. Wells, a journalist determined to end lynching and a pioneer for civil rights and suffrage. Show less

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Madame President

Madame President

The Extraordinary Journey of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

by Cooper, Helene

Book - 2017

A riveting, dramatic biography of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the leader of the Liberian women's movement, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and the first democratically elected female president in African history. A riveting, dramatic biography of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the leader of the Liberian women's movement, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and the first democratically elected female president in African history. Show less

A riveting, dramatic biography of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the leader of the Liberian women's movement, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and the first democratically elected female president in African history. A riveting, dramatic biography of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the leader of the Liberian women's movement, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and the first democratically elected female president in African history. Show less

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An Illuminated Life

An Illuminated Life

Belle Da Costa Greene's Journey From Prejudice to Privilege

by Ardizzone, Heidi

Book - 2007

An intriguing, vivid portrayal of the life of Belle Da Costa Greene, the first director of the J.P Morgan Library and a luminary in New York high society. An intriguing, vivid portrayal of the life of Belle Da Costa Greene, the first director of the J.P Morgan Library and a luminary in New York high society. Show less

An intriguing, vivid portrayal of the life of Belle Da Costa Greene, the first director of the J.P Morgan Library and a luminary in New York high society. An intriguing, vivid portrayal of the life of Belle Da Costa Greene, the first director of the J.P Morgan Library and a luminary in New York high society. Show less

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