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Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Bayard learned from an early how important equal rights were. He knew how to help people work together for equality without violence. He even played an important role in one of the most important civil rights events in American history.
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
As a child, Henry Jr. was curious about his family tree. Who was his great-great-grandfather? Why were some things about his family unknown? Henry interviewed family members and discovered connections. When he grew up, he taught others to do the same!
3) Major Taylor
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Major" loved to ride his bike. He raced and did trickes, winning award after award. He became one of the best bicycle racers in the United States in just a few years. What happened to this amazing athlete?
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Ever since she was young, Rebecca wanted to help people feel better, even before people knew much about modern medicine. She would not let anyone stop her from becoming the first African American woman doctor in the United States. She even wrote a book so that others could learn too.
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Shirley knew that the world needed change. She began to organize people and fight to make a difference. Working in the government could improve the lives of people all over the United States! Her work took her all the way to the presidental campaign trail.
7) Alvin Ailey
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Who was Alvin Ailey? Children will love tuning in to this engaging biography that explores Alvin's cultural and groundbreaking contributions to dance, choreography, and Broadway theater."--
8) Cathy Hughes
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Cathy Hughes is a media sensation. In 1979 she purchased radio station WOL in Washington, D.C. With hard work she grew her business into the largest Black-owned media company in the United States. She is the founder and chairperson of Urban One. It includes TV One, Radio One, Reach Media, and One Solution.
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Learn about the dedication, passion, and integrity of Bass, who fought for justice and equality, becoming the first woman and African American to run for vice president of the America."--
10) Frederick O'Neal
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Frederick O'Neal was an outspoken leader for equity in the American entertainment industry. In 1940 he co-founded the American Negro Theatre. It was only the beginning of his contributions to theater. Each time he was elevated, he used his position to make things better for Black actors and other minority actors and actresses.
11) Georgia Gilmore
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Georgia Gilmore was an amazing cook. She had a big heart and loved to help others. When the cost to fund the Montgomery Bus Boycott became high, Georgia stepped in. She baked, fried, and simmered food to sell. Each week she donated all proceeds to the Civil Rights leaders.
12) Jackie Ormes
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
An overview of the life and achievements of Jackie Ormes that discusses her childhood, move to Chicago, political views, social circle, success as a commercial artist and cartoonist, popular comics, the Patty-Jo doll, and more. Includes over 150 illustrations.
13) Leland Melvin
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This book provides young readers with a brief glimpse into the life of African American astronaut and engineer, Leland Melvin.
14) O.W. Gurley
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
O.W. Gurley was a savvy businessman. In 1905 he purchased 40 acres of land in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It later became known as the Greenwood Community. He used his money and influence to make Greenwood one of the richest African American communities in America. It was nicknamed "Black Wall Street."
15) Sylvia Rivera
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Who was Sylvia Rivera? Children will love learning about one of the most influential leaders and advocates for LGBTQ rights in this engaging biography."--
16) Wendell Scott
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media, a division of Carson Dellosa Education
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Explore the life of Wendell Scott, one of the first African American NASCAR drivers and first African American to win a race in the Grand National Series."--
17) Gabby Douglas
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
A brief overview of the life of gymnast Gabby Douglas, who competed at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
18) Pauli Murray
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Who was Pauli Murray? Children will love learning about this activist who fought for different rights and became the first African American woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest."--
19) Philip Vera Cruz
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This biography tells the story an unsung hero and Filipino farm worker, Philip Vera Cruz, who led the historic Delano strike, grape boycott, and the formation of the United Farm Workers union.
20) Sally Ride
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Sally didn't just like science - she loved it. From a young age, she dared to dream about becoming an astronaut at a time when she didn't see astronauts who looked like her. Ready to shoot for the stars? Meet Sally Ride - the first American woman to go to space." --
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