African-American biographies
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Duke Ellington: giant of Jazz
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Barbara Jordan: congresswoman, lawyer, educator
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Louis Armstrong: king of jazz
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Paul Robeson: actor, singer, political activist
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Benjamin Banneker: astronomer and mathematician
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Ralph Bunche: winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
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Whoopi Goldberg: comedian and movie star
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Marian Anderson: singer and humanitarian
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Bessie Coleman: first black woman pilot
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Mahalia Jackson: the voice of gospel and civil rights
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11) Condoleezza Rice
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Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Chronicles the life of Condoleezza Rice, covering her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, her accomplishments in music, her first studies in foreign affairs, her years as a professor and provost, and her work as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State.
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Cornel West
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