A biography of Muhammad Ali, from his childhood in Louisville, Kentucky, his legendary boxing career, and his conversion to Islam and opposition to the war in Vietnam, to his appearance at the 1996 summer Olympics in Atlanta.

Presents brief biographies of twelve African Americans who courageously fought against racism to become leaders in their fields, including Marian Anderson, Ralph Bunche, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Malcolm X.

An historical account of the role of African-American soldiers in the Civil War.

A biography of the blind composer, pianist, and singer who was a child prodigy and went on to win nine Grammy awards.

Profiles a variety of African American entrepreneurs, from the early years, through the Civil War and Reconstruction, to modern times.

Black music was America's first truly original cultural gift to the world.

Traces the life of singer Diana Ross from her early years in a Detroit ghetto to Hollywood.

A biography of Guy Bluford, the first African-American in space and member of the crew of the space shuttle Challenger on its August 1983 flight.

Examines the life and accomplishments of the first black judge to be appointed to the Supreme Court.