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1) Colin Powell
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Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
39, [1] p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.
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English
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Surveys the life and military accomplishments of Colin Powell, as well as his struggles with racial prejudice.
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Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
39, [1] p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 27 cm.
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English
Description
A biography of the man who was born a slave in Missouri and who overcame many hardships before going on to become a college professor known for his accomplishments in the field of agriculture.
3) Maya Angelou
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Examines the life and accomplishments of the African American writer, performer, and teacher, as well as her impact on literature and black culture.
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Booker T. Washington rose from his slavery beginnings to become a national leader in education and civil rights. Beginning his career as a teacher and developing into a renowned speaker, Washington's influence is still felt today through Tuskegee University, which he originally founded. Celebrate Black History Month all year long! Our highly acclaimed Journey to Freedom series provides comprehensive information on African Americans who have played...
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As an influential leader in U.S. politics, Condoleezza Rice became one of the foremost authorities on the Soviet Union during the Cold War and served in advisory roles for two presidents. Her intelligence and drive led her to one of the highest-ranking jobs in the White House, secretary of state. Celebrate Black History Month all year long! Our highly acclaimed Journey to Freedom series provides comprehensive information on African Americans who have...
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IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
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The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, declared all Confederate slaves to be free. Because the order only applied to Southern states that the Union did not control, few slaves benefited immediately. Learn more about this historic document that served as a key turning point in the U.S. Civil War and in the movement to abolish slavery. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking...
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Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass was struck by the unfairness and cruelty of slave life and escaped as a young man to the North. A skilled speaker and writer of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Douglass became a fierce fighter for the end of slavery and later led the early civil rights movement. Celebrate Black History Month all year long! Our highly acclaimed Journey to Freedom series provides comprehensive information...
12) Jackie Robinson
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Best known for breaking the color line in baseball, Jackie Robinson was central in the integration of the sport. During his successful career in college athletics, in Major League Baseball, and in his business career, Jackie Robinson rose above the racism he faced to become an important figure in the American Civil Rights movement. Celebrate Black History Month all year long! Our highly acclaimed Journey to Freedom series provides comprehensive information...
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Madam C. J. Walker's skill as a businesswoman and desire to create products for black women drove her to become the first black female millionaire. While improving women's lives with her products, she employed women as sales agents and hair culturists, all while giving back to her community. Celebrate Black History Month all year long! Our highly acclaimed Journey to Freedom series provides comprehensive information on African Americans who have played...
14) Marian Anderson
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Marian Anderson broke through discrimination and racism to become one of the greatest classical singers of all time. Her exceptional talent allowed her to travel to many countries to perform, showing the world firsthand that the color of one's skin does not determine one's talent or inner strength. Celebrate Black History Month all year long! Our highly acclaimed Journey to Freedom series provides comprehensive information on African Americans who...
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Throughout her life, Mary McLeod Bethune worked tirelessly to increase women's opportunities, from education to the military to the right to vote. Her activism led her to the White House as a consultant for several presidents. There, she helped advance important civil rights agendas. Celebrate Black History Month all year long! Our highly acclaimed Journey to Freedom series provides comprehensive information on African Americans who have played leading...
16) Muhammad Ali
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Muhammad Ali is one of America's most well-known athletes. From the time he was a young boy, Ali has been devoted to fighting racism in and out of the boxing ring. Later in his life, Ali was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, but despite his illness he has not ceased to stand up for what he believes. Celebrate Black History Month all year long! Our highly acclaimed Journey to Freedom series provides comprehensive information on African Americans...
17) Rosa Parks
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Rosa Parks played an instrumental role in the integration of Montgomery, Alabama, buses, and in the reemergence of the black community's fight for equal rights. Referred to as the 'mother of the civil rights movement,' Parks stood up for what she believed in and proved that one person can make a difference. Celebrate Black History Month all year long! Our highly acclaimed Journey to Freedom series provides comprehensive information on African Americans...
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The first enslaved Africans landed in North America in 1619 to begin a life of forced, unpaid labor, harsh living conditions, and cruel treatment. The Southern economy grew dependent on slave labor, and the terrible institution was not abolished until after the American Civil War. Although slavery ended almost 150 years ago in the United States, its legacies of racism, prejudice, and the struggle for equal treatment persist today. Celebrate Black...
19) Sojourner Truth
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Sojourner Truth was born into slavery. Freed before its abolition, she dedicated her life to speaking out against inequality in all forms. She became one of the nation's foremost abolitionists and an important women's-rights advocate. Celebrate Black History Month all year long! Our highly acclaimed Journey to Freedom series provides comprehensive information on African Americans who have played leading roles in shaping world history. These impeccably...
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