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6) Jesse Owens
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A biography of the track and field star who won three gold medals in the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.
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Describes the life of the energetic abolitionist, including her origins as a slave in Maryland, her role as a "conductor" for the Underground Railroad, her service to the Union during the Civil War, and her role in establishing an old-age home for Afro-Americans.
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Muhammad Ali's considerable skills as a boxer earned him the world heavyweight championship, a title that he lost and regained twice. But it was the force of his personality and his unwavering personal convictions that made him a lightning rod of the turbulent 1960s and elevated him to the status of the most recognized, controversial, and admired athlete in the world. He stunned the public early on by declaring his conversion to the Black Muslim religion....
12) Denmark Vesey
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English
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A biography of the black freedom whose planned slave revolt in 1822, while never materializing, caused South Carolina to pass severe laws restricting the education, movement, and occupation of free blacks and slaves.
13) Ronald McNair
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A biography of the black astronaut who was part of the ill-fated Challenger space shuttle mission that exploded on take-off in January 1986.
14) Malcolm X
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A biography of the Black Muslim who became a leader of a movement to unite black people throughout the world.
15) Colin Powell
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Examines the life and career of the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, focusing on his role during the Persian Gulf War.
16) Nat Turner
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A biography of the slave and preacher who, believing that God wanted him to free the slaves, led a major revolt in 1831.
18) Richard Wright
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Traces the life and achievements of the Black American novelist.
19) Toni Morrison
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Discusses the life and work of the noted black writer.
20) Tiger Woods
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A biography of the youngest player to win the Masters Tournament, from his childhood in California to his development as one of the best known personalities in professional golf.