Historian and legal scholar Gordon-Reed presents this epic work that tells the story of the Hemingses, an American slave family, and their close blood ties to Thomas Jefferson.

A collection of stories from African American history that exemplifies success in the face of great adversity. This unique graphic anthology offers historical and cultural commentary on nine uncelebrated heroes whose stories are not often found in history books. Among the stories included are: Henry 'Box' Brown, who escaped from slavery by mailing himself to Philadelphia; Alexander Crummel and the Noyes Academy, the first integrated school in America,...

Provides a graphic novel biography of former professional football player Colin Kaepernick depicting his early years, career, and protest against violence against African Americans that cost him his career. Includes a glossary and sources of further information.

Provides a graphic novel biography of baseball player Jackie Robinson depicting his life, times, and legacy. Focuses on how Robinson broke the race barrier in professional baseball, endured harassment, and persevered to become a baseball legend. Includes a glossary and sources of further information.

Examines "the short life of a talented young African-American man who escapes the slums of Newark for Yale University only to succumb to the dangers of the streets--and of one's own nature--when he returns home"--Amazon.com.

Provides a biography of professional basketball player Jayson Tatum describing his personal life, professional career, and philanthropic efforts. Includes quotes, color photographs, sidebars, statistics, QR codes that link to videos, text-dependent questions, a glossary, further resources, and ideas for research projects.

Profiles rapper Kendrick Lamar, discussing his childhood in Compton, California, his education, music career, activism, and Pulitzer Prize. Includes a timeline and resources for further information.

"Russell Westbrook is one of the players in the National Basketball Association (NBA) league. His style on and off the court has turned heads, from his . . . fashion sense to his record-setting seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder. From childhood tragedy to professional betrayal, this biography explores Westbrook's rise from an undersized guard out of UCLA to the NBA"--Provided by publisher.

"Read about important African American musicians including: Chuck Berry, Little Richard, James Brown, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, and Prince"--Provided by publisher.

This book describes the life of Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery and became a leader of the Underground Railroad.