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"Join us on a journey across borders, through time and even through space to meet 52 icons of color from the past and present in a celebration of achievement. Meet figureheads, leaders, and pioneers such as Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers and sporting heroes, including Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, and Serena Williams. Discover how their childhood dreams and experiences influenced their adult...
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"Amazing visual timelines take readers through the people and the issues that have shaped Black history. Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Under appreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people. From Frederick Douglass to Oprah Winfrey, and the achievements of ancient African kingdoms to those of the US Civil Rights Movement, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies takes kids on an...
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"Take a . . . journey through Black history with dozens of inspiring biographies for kids. From the queens and pharaohs of ancient Egypt to modern-day scientists, athletes, and journalists, discover the lives of black leaders and role models throughout history [through] . . . fifty-one brief . . . biographies of inspiring figures from Africa, the United States, and around the world. Learn about how these . . . individuals followed their passion, created...
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Chronicles the life and work of actor, filmmaker, and activist Lupita Nyong'o, detailing her early life in Mexico and Kenya, and her education and film career. Highlights her most famous performances, including her Oscar Award-winning performance in "Twelve Years a Slave," and her activism for racial equality and women's rights. Includes color photographs, a timeline, and additional resources.
10) Nelson Mandela
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Presents a brief biography of Nelson Mandela, discussing how he helped end apartheid, became the first black president of South Africa, and his legacy of working against racism everywhere.
11) Sports heroes
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"Discover the courageous stories of elite Black athletes who battled prejudice and exclusion to become heroes and champions in their sport. Some have used their platform to bring attention to global, social, economic, and health issues. Others brought glory and fame to their countries. Read about such heroes in sports as boxer Muhammad Ali, tennis great Serena Williams, sprinter Usain Bolt, gymnast Simone Biles, and many more"--Provided by publisher....
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"Read about the men and women who have improved our lives through science including Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, astronaut Mae Jemison, inventor George Washington Carver, psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark, and many more. [Includes scientists from many nationalities]"--Provided by publisher.
15) P.K. Subban: fighting racism to become a hockey superstar and a role model for athletes of colour
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Chronicles the life and career of P. K. Subban, professional hockey player and the first black hockey player to win the Norris Trophy, and details his childhood, career, accomplishments, and philanthropic work. Highlights his fight against racism in professional hockey and how he has worked to help children in underprivileged communities get into hockey. Includes black-and-white photographs, a glossary, and a list of Subban's career highlights.