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Book SynopsisWiley's Black Stars series introduces children of every background to African Americans who achieved greatness despite the odds. This new volume profiles 30 black entertainers, sports stars, entrepreneurs, and others who have achieved financial success and given back to the community, including notables such as Madam C.J.
Table of ContentsForeword v
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction 1
PART ONE: THE EARLY YEARS
William Alexander Leidesdorff 7
PART TWO: THE CIVILWAR YEARS AND RECONSTRUCTION
Mary Ellen Pleasant 15
Bridget “Biddy” Mason 22
Anthony Overton 27
Abraham Lincoln Lewis 31
PART THREE: INTO THE NEW CENTURY
Madame C. J. Walker 39
Annie Turnbo Malone 43
Robert Sengstacke Abbott 48
Arthur George Gaston 54
S. B. Fuller 61
PART FOUR: MODERN TIMES
John H. Johnson 71
Crispus Attucks Wright 77
Matel “Mat” Dawson Jr. 82
Quincy D. Jones 86
Earl G. Graves 92
Joe L. Dudley Sr. 97
Reginald Francis Lewis 103
Robert L. Johnson 108
Oprah Gail Winfrey 114
Shelton “Spike” Jackson Lee 120
Russell Simmons 126
Earvin “Magic” Johnson 130
Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds 136
Tyra Banks 140
Eldrick “Tiger” Woods 144
Bibliography 150
Picture Credits 152
Index 153
