A portrait of the passionate performer and civil rights advocate Josephine Baker, the woman who worked her way from the slums of St. Louis to the grandest stages in the world. Meticulously researched by both author and artist, Josephine's powerful story of struggle and triumph is an inspiration and a spectacle, just like the legend herself.

During the dark years of the military dictatorship, Tango had fallen into oblivion all over the world, most especially in Argentina. The "Tango Argentino" show was the show that led to the worldwide revival of interest in Tango. It debuted in Paris, then conquered Broadway and, later, the whole world.Juan Carlos Copes, Miguel Ángel Zotto, and Milena Plebs, Gloria and Rodolfo Dinzel, Gloria and Eduardo, Virulazo, and Elvira are some of the artists...

Learn who Amandla Stenberg is and what causes she takes a stand for.

Durante los oscuros años de la dictadura militar, el tango había caído en el olvido en todo el mundo, incluso en Argentina. El espectáculo "Tango Argentino" reavivó el interés por el tango en todo el mundo. Debutó en París, luego conquistó Broadway y, más tarde, el mundo entero. En el libro, para el que Antón investigó durante 17 años en Buenos Aires y en todo el mundo, se describen las aportaciones de Juan Carlos Copes y María Nieves,...

Paul Robeson, born 1898, was a two-time All-American football player and a law-school graduate in an era that offered few opportunities for African-Americans. He went on to win international acclaim as a singer and actor, breaking through barriers both on stage and in his life. Author David K. Wright tells the story of an exceptional entertainer who devoted his life to the causes of civil rights and equality. Robeson refused to compromise his integrity...

Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was known for his incredible dancing skills, but there was so much more to him. Learn about his life, his tap dancing, and his influence during the Harlem Renaissance and beyond.

Margaret Cho is known for her take-no-prisoners approach to comedy. The daughter of Korean immigrants, Cho experienced difficult teen years which led her to seek solace in the comedy clubs of her native San Francisco. Teeming with full-color photos and direct quotations, his fascinating biography tells Cho's story through the lens of what it means to be Korean in America.

Raised by a single mother and ex-Black Panther in Harlem, Tupac grew up aware of the problems in society around him. His social conscience and creative talents made him a unique voice in rap music. Throughout Tupac Shakurs career, he outraged some and inspired many. He continues to be known as one of the greatest rappers in the history of hip-hop.

Lupita Nyong'o landed a role in her first major movie before she even graduated from Yale's acting school. From winning an Oscar for her performance in 12 Years a Slave to elevating unheard voices in her Broadway debut, this Kenyan-Mexican actor has certainly made a name for herself. But that's just the start for the groundbreaking woman. Both in front of the camera and on a stage, Lupita is a role model for children and works to stand up for the...

It's a cold December afternoon on the Yorkshire Moors, and you've been invited to celebrate Christmas at Downton Abbey! The snow crunches under your feet as you approach the great entry way, and before you can knock Mr. Carson has swung the door open and is welcoming you in from the cold. You step inside and are immediately greeted by warmth, the sounds of laughter, and the heart-warming scent of pine mixed with cinnamon, orange, and nutmeg. Carson...