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To recognize and celebrate African American achievement over the past 100 years, Black Heroes profiles 150 individuals who have made a lasting and profound impact on our culture. Brimming with information and more than 200 photographs, Black Heroes is a who's who of cultural importance to all Americans. Wherever they've made their mark--politics, art, sports, entertainment, literature, civil rights, business, medicine, education, or law--the heroes represented in this book are men and women who have struggled against the odds and advanced to miraculous heights.

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“Brimming with information and more than 200 photographs, Black Heroes will intrigue and inspire all those who seek to know more about our nation's history.” – Atlanta Metro

“...a classic guide...” – Oklahoma City Oklahoman

Black Heroes

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    A Paperback / softback by Jessie Carney Smith, Nikki Giovanni

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      Publisher: Visible Ink Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 13/09/2001
      ISBN13: 9781578591367, 978-1578591367
      ISBN10: 1578591368

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      Book Synopsis
      To recognize and celebrate African American achievement over the past 100 years, Black Heroes profiles 150 individuals who have made a lasting and profound impact on our culture. Brimming with information and more than 200 photographs, Black Heroes is a who's who of cultural importance to all Americans. Wherever they've made their mark--politics, art, sports, entertainment, literature, civil rights, business, medicine, education, or law--the heroes represented in this book are men and women who have struggled against the odds and advanced to miraculous heights.

      Trade Review
      “Brimming with information and more than 200 photographs, Black Heroes will intrigue and inspire all those who seek to know more about our nation's history.” – Atlanta Metro

      “...a classic guide...” – Oklahoma City Oklahoman

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