Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-204) and index.
Contents:
Crispus Attucks -- Madam C.J. Walker -- Matthew Henson -- Marian Anderson -- Ralph Bunche -- Charles R. Drew -- Romare Bearden -- Fannie Lou Hamer -- Eddie Robinson -- Shirley Chisolm -- Malcolm X -- Ronald McNair.
Summary:
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.
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