 Based on the true story of the 1839 mutiny on board the Spanish slave ship, Amistad, here is the frightening sequence of events that led fifty-three young men and women - and one young nation - to seek freedom and justice for all people. |
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 This fascinating look at the convergent histories of whaling and the abolitionist movement weaves seemingly disparate threads into a detailed tapestry. |
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 The cuisine of North Africa, strongly influenced by the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean, is one of the most interesting and varied in the world. |
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 This book recounts the story of the Civil Rights Movement, from slavery up to the present day. |
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 A young reporter covering the story of a lifetime… An old woman with nothing to lose... |
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 African American families are dynamic, powerful, and close-knit. Coming Together collects holiday recipes, crafts and activities for events such as Christmas, Kwanzaa, family reunions, naming ceremonies, etc. |
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 The DayStar Guide to Colleges for African American Students outlines what every African American student needs to know to find the right college, get in, and start laying the foundation for a successful career. |
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 Deborah Willis has produced a work that is a celebration of African-American life, identity and history. Insightful and profound essays and photographs reveal the strength and cohesion of African-Americans. |
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 An eloquent and powerful introduction to the life and death of Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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 Inspired by an actual 1830s lithograph, this beautifully crafted picture book briefly relates the story of Henry "Box" Brown's daring escape from slavery. |
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 In this age of debate on expanding immigration and diversity, and ambivalence toward affirmative action, Roldan offers a framework designed to enhance the experience of minorities and women in corporate environments. |
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 In the wake of the Watts riots in the 1960s, Dantzler founded the Challengers Boys and Girls Club. |
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 In this handsome, large-format book, black history in the U.S. unfolds through the words of those who shaped and experienced it. |
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 With this collection of fiction and memoirs by 23 black women, Danquah draws attention to a new era of writers following up the legacy established by Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Gloria Naylor, and Jamaica Kincaid. |
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 Surrounded by federal marshals, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first black student ever at the all-white William Frantz Public School in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 14, 1960. |
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 This picture book is a lyrical, exultant welcome for the newest member of an African-American family. Collier's watercolor-and-collage illustrations in vivid summery hues and enticing textures are delightful. |
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